Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 34,940 - 134,740; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Social Work Professor to teach courses in social work, provide academic oversight and engage in curriculum development. Responsibilities include advising student organizations and supervising laboratory work. Ideal candidates should have strong instructing abilities, effective communication skills, and experience with curriculum design, all within a supportive learning environment. Salary ranges from $34,940 to $134,740 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach courses in social work effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in curriculum development and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in social work.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Supervise students’ laboratory and field work.

Skills

Instructing

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Learning Strategies

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Learning management system LMS

Job description

Social Work Professor

What is a Social Work Professor?

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

List of Social Work Professor Job Duties

• Act as advisers to student organizations.
• Supervise students’ laboratory and field work.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

What Every Social Work Professor Should Know

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Other Social Work Professor Job Titles

• Field Education Director
• Clinical Professor
• Field Education Coordinator
• Instructor
• Family Welfare Social Work Professor

Social Work Professor Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 14,900 jobs for Social Work Professor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,400 new jobs for Social Work Professor by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 1,300 job openings in this field each year.

Social Work Professor Salary

The salary for Social Work Professors ranges between about $34,940 and $134,740 a year.

Tools & Technologies Used by Social Work Professors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Email software
• Adobe Acrobat
• Google Docs
• Calendar and scheduling software
• Learning management system LMS
• Blackboard Learn
• Course management system software
• Desire2Learn
• Turnitin
• Collaborative editing software
• Sakai CLE
• DOC Cop
• Image scanning software