Lecturer in Social Work

Lecturer in Social Work

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: Social Work - 273500

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW practice experience.
• A strong commitment to student success and engagement
• A commitment to fostering equitable learning spaces
• Experience or interest in addressing the unique needs of adult learners
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• This position can be located within the state of North Carolina, with the expectation that faculty members visit the Boone campus 1-4 times per month.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• Online teaching experience: Proven ability to maintain student engagement in virtual learning environments.
• Cultural fluency: Understanding how cultural dynamics shape relationships and influence social work practice.
• Knowledge of rural issues: Experience addressing challenges faced by rural communities in social work practice and education.
• Ability to teach across the curriculum: Capacity to teach both courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Social Work offers CSWE-accredited undergraduate (BSW) and graduate (MSW) programs. With approximately 400 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students, the Department offers face-to-face and online degree options. Guided by an overarching focus on social and economic justice, our mission is to educate professional social workers who actively work towards a sustainable and just society, focusing on the well-being and empowerment of the vulnerable and oppressed. Our programs prepare competent and ethical social workers for practice within the distinct Appalachian region, national, and international contexts. Both undergraduate and graduate students complete a practicum placement to integrate their coursework with experiences in social service and human service agencies. Learn more at https://socialwork.appstate.edu/.

Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in nine undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs, organized into six academic departments. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a presence on our new campus in Hickory. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, including online courses.
• Mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional development.
• Participating in service activities within the department, university, and community.
• Engaging with community stakeholders and other professional organizations.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 1/1/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 01/02/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48570

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.


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