Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer; Social Work

The Department of Social Work at the University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer.  Duties of the position include directing field internships, teaching five courses each semester, student advisement responsibilities, and serving on relevant committees. Candidate must be able to teach across the BSW/MSW curriculum. This candidate will also serve as liaison between the Department of Social Work and the community, maintaining office hours in accordance with University policy, and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair. Applicants should have a high commitment to effective classroom teaching, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and professional activity.  The position requires a strong commitment to field education. Prior experience working with community agencies in a student supervisory capacity is desired.  Previous supervisory experience in a community social work agency is also highly valued.

MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program (required), and minimum two years post MSW social work practice experience in a social services setting.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/5684.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references, and a one-page diversity/equity/inclusion statement.  Information regarding the diversity/equity/inclusion statement can be found here: https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/forms-links/dei-statement---faculty-applicants.pdf.  

This position also requires that applicants submit unofficial or official transcripts. Electronic copies of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of transcripts may be emailed to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies are unavailable, hard copies of unofficial or official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources at UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632 or brought to Bibb Graves Hall, Room 226. Transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student” will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate but unofficial transcripts will suffice for application purposes. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.  We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students. Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan: https://www.una.edu/vpem/diversity/index.html.