Lecturer of Social Work (pool)

College of Public Service

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a pool of Lecturers in Social Work to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Pay Range: Pay rate is dependent on the number of courses taught for the School of Public Affairs (SPA):

• 1st & 2nd course taught for SPA = $3,250/course
• 3rd & 4th course taught for SPA = $3,450/course
• 5th course and beyond taught for SPA = $3,750/course
  
  

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Work Location: Determined by course modality (i.e., on-site if teaching an in-person course; remote if teaching an online course; or a combination of the two if teaching a hybrid course)

This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services.

Summary

The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications to establish and maintain an ongoing pool of lecturer applications from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs will be made.

The UCCS Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for assessing program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals. The Commission on Accreditation has verified that it complies with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation.

Essential Functions

This is a part-time lecturer position and appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. The person in this position will primarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work, with the possibility of occasional course assignments at the graduate level as needed.

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach required courses within the Social Work major including but not limited to: Introduction to Social Work; Social Work Research; Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy; Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups; and/or Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities. Course offerings include day and evening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Duties include preparing syllabi, conceptualizing development, teaching tasks in accordance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, and management of student course grades in the learning management system.

Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• A minimum of 24 months full-time, or equivalent, post-MSW professional social work experience.
• A doctoral degree or an active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire. Applicants without a doctoral degree must have active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned Doctor of Social Work (DSW) or Ph.D. in Social Work (or related field).
• At least 9 months of teaching and/or professional training experience in Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Experience in teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
  
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants

This Lecturer pool will remain active through June 30, 2025 when all applications will be cleared from the pool and we will post a new announcement. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (job number 34043). Applications submitted by email or surface mail will not be considered.

• Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information.
• Official transcripts for MSW (and highest degree earned, if other than the MSW) will be required upon hire.
  
  

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Colorado Springs

Department

C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus

Schedule

Part-time

Posting Date

Sep 18, 2024

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name

Shannon Johnson

Posting Contact Email

[email protected]

Position Number

00785567