Lecturer - Social Work (Wausau Area)

Position Information Working Title:  Lecturer - Social Work
UW System Title:  Lecturer
Start Date:  August 23, 2021 Essential Job Functions

The College of Health, Education, and Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applicants for a Lecturer position in Social Work. This position will teach primarily in the MSW program at the newly developed Wausau site but may include other teaching responsibilities across the curriculum. The program has a strong team emphasis which includes team teaching, offers a competency-based education with a strength's perspective, and takes a proactive stance valuing diverse and inclusive perspectives.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Teach MSW courses, along with BSW courses, utilizing a variety of teaching and learning methods with diverse adult learners.
• Advance equity and social justice in the classroom and community.
• Commit to generalist and advanced generalist social work practice.
• Independently develop and implement sound teaching lessons from an andragogical perspective.
• Teach courses primarily in Wausau using both face-to-face and online modalities.
• Assist with field site procurement and maintenance of agency relationships in the Northeast and Central Wisconsin area.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, value, and skill base for social work in an understandable and applied manner.
• Provide academic and career advising to social work students and potential students.
• Perform service and contribute to the ongoing accreditation efforts of the BSW and MSW Programs.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Master's Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program
• 2 years of post-MSW social work practice experience at time of application
• Eligible for certification or licensure in the state of Wisconsin

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. Conditions Of Appointment Office will be located in Wausau, WI. Travel to field, UW-Green Bay, Green Bay Campus, and course sites required. Will include teaching courses on evenings to meet Program needs.

Position is a full-time, 9-month, Instructional Academic Staff appointment with potential for some compensated summer work.  Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. Salary Salary range of $53,000 - $56,000

BENEFIT DETAILS
The UW System provides an excellent benefits package, including participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement System.

• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl20.pdf  
• Total Compensation Estimator:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

To Apply

Please go to the full job posting at https://www.uwgb.edu/human-resources/employment/career-opportunities/lecturer-social-work/ and select the applicable application link.

Select the job title for which you are applying.  Click the "Apply for Job" button.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password” and select "Sign In."  If you have not yet registered, click on "Register Now" to begin the registration process. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work
• Applicants with International Social Work Degrees Only: Copy of Formal Determination Letter from International Social Work Degree recognition and Evaluation Service documenting degree equivalency to CSWE-accredited MSW degree

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Theresa Mullen
Phone:  (920) 465-2049
Email:  mullent@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Note: The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community which welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.