Job Description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.

The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to Social Work, Social Diversity, HBSE, Micro-Practice, Macro-Practice, Research and Evaluation, Applied Social Work Statistics, to Substance Use Counseling.

The courses taught in the MSW program focus on clinical modalities (DBT, CBT, ACT, etc), social problems (mental illness, addiction, trauma, etc), and specific populations (refugees and immigrants, children, and older adults, etc). They range from required courses in Practice, HBSE, Macro, or DSM to more specialized electives.

Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to non-practice related courses.

Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, live distance (Zoom) and online‑based. Most classes are campus‑based classes held or conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held or conducted or facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held or conducted or facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.

This is a one‑semester assignment with possible work in future semesters based on college need, space, and instructor/student evaluations.

Responsibilities

The Associate Instructor will be expected to:

• Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader;
• Teach each class session;
• Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations;
• Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives;
• Assign grades to each student;
• Implement College and program policies;
• Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise;
• Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis;
• Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. College or graduate level teaching experience is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581‑7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366‑7770 or (800) 695‑4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581‑7447 if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD‑2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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