Temporary Lecturer, Social Work (3 positions)

State University of New York at Plattsburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh seeks a social work educator for a fall 2026 start with a one-year appointment and potential renewal. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the Social Work Program curriculum in person, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats, while reviewing MSW applications and serving as a field liaison for designated seminar courses.

Responsibilities include student advisement, participating in department meetings and events, and contributing to the overall

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the Social Work Program curriculum.
• Teach 12 credits (4 courses) each semester using in-person, hybrid and asynchronous online modalities.
• Review applications for the MSW program.
• Serve as a field liaison for students, if assigned field seminar courses.
• Participate in department meetings, initiatives, and special events.
• Student advisement and departmental, school, and university service.

Job description

Expected to begin in Fall 2026 and last for one year, with the possibility of a one year renewal, we are seeking skilled social work educators who will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across the Social Work Program curriculum depending on departmental needs and the candidates’ expertise. Responsibilities will include teaching 12 credits (4 courses) each semester across the BSW and MSW curriculum using in-person, hybrid and asynchronous online instructional modalities; reviewing applications for the MSW program; serving as a field liaison for students, if assigned field seminar courses; participating in department meetings, initiatives, and special events; and completing other tasks, as assigned, that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department. Student advisement, along with departmental, school, and university service is also expected. The position will be located at the Plattsburgh campus and the successful candidate is expected to maintain a consistent on-campus presence to support the mission and operations of the department.

The SUNY Plattsburgh BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and our department works to prepare competent and effective generalist and advanced generalist social work practitioners. We offer our BSW program on our main campus located in Plattsburgh and through a distance learning format. Our MSW program offers an in-person, hybrid program option at our branch campus in Queensbury and through a distance learning format. Therefore, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both on-campus and in a distance learning format.

We are part of the School of Education, Health, and Human Services which prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion-minded policies, programs, and practices.