Lecturer Part-Time, Social Work

Position Overview

Organization: School of Social Work

Title: Lecturer Part-Time, Social Work

Position Details

Position Description

The University of Washington, School of Social Work is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative, broadly collaborative, and rigorous engagement with complex social issues. Hallmarks of the School include its leadership in addressing contemporary Grand Challenges; cutting-edge programs of prevention and intervention research; innovative educational programs; and the quality of its graduates. Located in Seattle, a rapidly growing, dynamic, and diverse urban setting, the School has strong interdisciplinary and community ties, and ranks among the top schools of social work in the country.  Support for faculty teaching and research includes both a well-developed internal infrastructure and University-wide centers and initiatives.  The School of Social Work is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse, inclusive and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to research, teaching and practice in a global multicultural environment.

Position(s):

The University of Washington, School of Social Work invites applications for Lecturer Part time. These are non-tenure track, annual contract positions effective throughout the academic year and may begin at the beginning of any quarter (Fall-September, Winter-January, Spring-March, Summer-June or July). After an initial annual appointment, these positions may be eligible for reappointment contracts after successful end-of-year review. Part-time lecturers are non-voting members of the UW faculty.

We seek talented and innovative practitioner-educators who bring depth in culturally responsive practice and teaching at the BASW or MSW foundation level or in an advanced area of specialty expertise. Applicants must have a demonstrated passion for teaching, mentorship of students, and the skills to engage and enrich our diverse student body. We are looking for skilled and creative colleagues who bring fresh perspectives to the practice and the capacity to support the integration of class and field curricula. Our School’s social justice mission leads us to invest in recruiting colleagues who in their practice and teaching demonstrate significant experience with, understanding of, and cultural humility in working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities:

Lecturers part time at the UW SSW are faculty members with a focus on teaching. These appointments will be either <50%, in which case they will teach 1-2 courses per academic year (up to 8 credits) or >=50%, in which case they will teach approximately 3 courses (9-12 credits) per academic year and participate in student advising. Lecturers Part Time teach in either the BASW Program or in the MSW Program, with courses scheduled either during the Day, Evening, or all day Saturday. They are expected to participate in collaborative course development and planning, as needed. Experienced Lecturers may be involved supporting the mentorship of new part-time lecturers and doctoral student instructors.

Lecturer Role:

Lecturers Part Time are Instructional Faculty at the University of Washington and are essential and valued colleagues in the School of Social Work’s educational programs. Respected for their up-to-date practice, administration, and/or policy experience as well as their knowledge of fields of practice and populations served, they play pivotal roles and are integrated with tenure-track and field faculty in the teaching-oriented work of the School. Part-time lecturers play a key role in educating our students about social justice and inclusive, equitable social work practice. 

Questions may be directed to: 

Madeline Galbraith

Email:  madeline@uw.edu

Subject Line: Application for Part Time Lecturer

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MSW or other related graduate degree.

All candidates for MSW practice courses must have an MSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution and a minimum of two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience.

Candidates should bring an understanding of theories informing social work practice.

Excellent candidates will have demonstrated evidence of social justice work within diverse communities, evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level, and integration of research, theory and practice in their substantive area. 

A PhD or DSW is optional.

Instructions

Please submit the following materials through Interfolio:

Applications are accepted until May 13, 2022.

Please submit the following materials:

1. Letter of application outlining practice experience and teaching interests;
2. Curriculum vitae or resume;
3. Three letters of reference;
4. Copies of teaching and/or training evaluations and samples of course syllabi and/or training materials

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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