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

Millersville University; Millersville, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 68,880,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University in Lancaster County, PA, invites applications for a part-time Instructor in the School of Social Work. The position supports teaching at BASW, MSW, and/or DSW levels, with expectations for scholarship and service commensurate with the appointment.

Located in Millersville, the School comprises 13 faculty and a support staff, offering multiple degree programs and certifications. This temporary role emphasizes inclusive excellence and successful teaching demonstrations,

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.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach social work courses at BASW, MSW and/or DSW level.
• Engage in scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

Skills

Teaching social work courses

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

PhD or ABD in social work

Job description

Classification

Classification Instructor - 24900

Position Summary Information

Nature of position

Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Social Work is accepting applications for part-time instructor 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 MSW 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.

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 exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. 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.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

• 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.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration for class teaching assignments
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in social work.
• Experience teaching electronically facilitated courses.

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