FIELD INSTRUCTOR IN SOCIAL WORK

Salary:

Minimum $44,421 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

Teach Social Work 800/801, Field and Integrative Seminar III & IV - "Social Work Practice in Mental Health". This appointment will be 30% - 40% depending on enrollment. This position is part of the School of Social Work's Part-Time MSW Program at the UW Madison campus.

Duties for the position includes:
- Prepare an approved course syllabus in the context of the School's curriculum design and in light of any accreditation parameters.
- Teach a weekly field unit seminar to provide relevant theoretical, policy and problem content.
- Construct and conduct appropriate course assignments (exams, papers, quizzes, etc.)
- Place and supervise your students in an agency setting
- Develop and approve learning plan and supervisory arrangements with student and practicum supervisor.
- Share in ongoing practice supervision and consultation.
- Help students integrate seminar content with placement experience.
- Maintain regular contact with practicum supervisor to monitor student performance, ensure learning opportunities, deal with performance problems, etc.
- Consult with student on professional growth and development. Help student integrate constructive criticism.
- Responsible for formal evaluations and grading.
- Serve as a professional role model to your students.
- Work with current agency supervisor on future planning for student placements and to develop learning opportunities
- Communicate with professional contacts and community members to develop new field placements and affiliations between the school and various agencies/organizations.
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
- Attend field faculty meetings, field forum/information meetings, and other meetings/trainings as requested
- Attend faculty meetings with voice, but no vote.

Responsibilities:

Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 10% Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• 10% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
• 70% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years post-MSW practice experience is required.

Related Social Work Practice related to mental health is preferred.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Part Time: 30% - 40%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding


Additional Information:

There is a possibility this position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of course(s) listed on this PVL, or similar courses within the department. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

How to Apply:

Please apply via the online application at jobs.wisc.edu .

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your which course(s) you are applying for and your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

For questions on the position, contact: Amanda Ngola at amanda.ngola@wisc.edu or 608-265-4570.

Contact:

Amanda Ngola
amanda.ngola@wisc.edu
608-265-4570
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty I(TL025)

Department(s):

A488200-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/SOCIAL WORK/SOC WORK

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

260802-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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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Applications Open: Jun 24 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 10 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time