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Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer of Social Work

Employer
University of North Alabama
Location
Florence, Alabama
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Dec 17, 2024
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Non-Tenure-Track, Lecturer of Social Work

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4759446/non-tenure-track-lecturer-in-social-work

The Department of Social Work at the University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer. A Ph.D. in Social Work or a related area is preferred, an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution, with at least two years of post-MSW practice experience is required. Masters level license-eligible/licensed preferred. Salary will be commensurate with degree, rank, and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Position appointment will be effective August 15, 2025.

We are actively seeking faculty who aspire to educate a student body where the multiple identities of students are embraced: gender, ethnicity, first-generation student status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and academic interests. We particularly value faculty who are committed to mentoring and educating students from the broadest possible cross-sections of their communities and countries. 

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties of the position include teaching 4-5 courses each semester in the online MSW program, as well as student mentoring/ advisement responsibilities. Instructional areas may include research, human behavior in the social environment, social welfare policy, social work practice with individuals and families, and macro social work practice. Additional important responsibilities include maintaining office hours in accordance with University policy, serving as liaison between the Department of Social Work and the community, and performing other tasks/ duties essential to the Department. 

Applicants should have a high commitment to effective classroom teaching, student advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and professional activity. The position in the department, which is actively involved in a variety of community-based research projects, requires a strong commitment to excellence in graduate teaching. Applicants may be asked to teach in both the BSW and the MSW programs as needed.

MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program (required), Ph.D. in Social Work or a related area preferred, and minimum two years post-MSW social work practice experience in a social services setting is required. 

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4759446/non-tenure-track-lecturer-in-social-work. Please be prepared to upload at the time of application a cover letter and resume/CV and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. Transcripts are also required.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. 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.

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