Adjunct Instructor - Social Work Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders

Adjunct Instructor - Social Work Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders

Main Campus - Boston, MAMain Campus - Boston, MA2 Locations
R08948

The Simmons School of Social Work seeks adjunct instructors to teach an advanced clinical course on the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating that will be offered in the Spring 2023 semester. The course will meet in person for 2 hours and 50 minutes once per week for a total of 14 sessions.

Course Description

Using a strengths-based and person-in-environment lens, this 3-credit social work course will provide an overview of the etiology, assessment, and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the theoretical and empirical understandings of the development and maintenance of eating disorders, as well as practice assessment techniques, clinical diagnoses, and evidence-based interventions. In addition, related topics including socio-cultural determinants of health, body image, obesity, and nutrition will be discussed. Students will engage in reflexive practice throughout the course, with ample opportunity to explore how factors such as lived experience, privilege, and structural oppression shape their own attitudes and biases related to eating disorders. Students will leave the course with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify and treat eating disorders and disordered eating among diverse populations and in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited school
• Clinical social work licensure
• Expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating
• Minimum of 6 years of post-MSW social work practice experience

Required Application Materials:

• Applicants should submit one document that combines a letter of interest, current resume or CV, and the names of two references who can speak to the applicant's teaching/training experience. Contact: Kristie A. Thomas, PhD (MSW Director)

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Adjunct-Instructor---Social-Work-Assessment-and-Treatment-of-Eating-Disorders_R08948

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