Temporary, Part-Time Social Work Instructor - (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Pennsylvania seeks a Temporary, Part-Time Social Work Instructor to teach social work courses. Responsibilities include engaging in scholarship and service. Applicants should have a Master's in Social Work and experience in diverse educational environments. The role also emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position offers a chance to support the academic growth of future social workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two-years post MSW social work practice experience for teaching social work practice courses.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Successful completion of three background checks.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach social work courses at BASW, MSW, and/or DSW levels.
• Engage in scholarship and service as per assignment.
• Collaborate with department and engage in program development as needed.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program

PhD or ABD in social work

Job description

Overview

Temporary, Part-Time Social Work Instructor - (Unsolicited)
Millersville University

Department: School of Social Work

Nature of Position: Temporary, part-time

The School of Social Work is accepting applications for part-time instructors responsible for teaching social work courses at either the BASW, MSW, and/or DSW level. The School of Social Work, in the College of Education and Human Services, is comprised of 13 faculty members, 1 Field Director, 1 support staff, and approximately 425 students (in fall 2023). The School of Social Work offers degree programs across all three levels (BASW, MSW, DSW), dual degrees in MSW/MSEM (Emergency Management) and MSW/MEd Sport Management, post-BASW and post-MS W Certificate and Certification programs including the School Social Work and Home and School Visitor Certifications, and minors in Gerontology and Social Justice. In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

Purpose of posting: The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as-needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. If you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the department\'s pool of qualified faculty.

Application materials: A complete application will include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials in advance of the closing date to allow time for references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents. Do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change submitted materials after you receive a confirmation number.

About Millersville University: Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania\'s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students\' success, inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth. Nearly 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students; approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master\'s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are respected in their fields and dedicated to student success in the classroom, research labs, and campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and 72 countries. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Equal opportunity: Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Benefits information: The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: unlinked text (benefit summaries).

Required Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program.
• Minimum two-years post MSW social work practice experience for anyone teaching social work practice courses.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in social work.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching electronically facilitated courses.

Job Description

Essential Functions

To apply, please visit: see job posting details on Millersville University careers site.