POOL - Lecturer

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2024
Position Overview A lecturer in the School of Social Welfare serves in a part- time capacity with responsibility for teaching content in person (on the Lawrence Campus and/or the Edwards Campus), online, or a combination of both in person/online in the school's curriculum area social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, research, race/social and economic justice, or an elective in the area of the individual's expertise. Classes are taught to students at the BSW and MSW degree level. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range from .10 FTE to 1.0 FTE. Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching in the upcoming semester and as future needs arise. For the upcoming semester we are primarily interested in candidates that are qualified to teach the following: BSW/MSW research; BSW/MSW substance use; MSW policy; and MSW level clinical strategies-specifically DBT skills. Please outline in your cover letter courses/topics you are interested in teaching and your qualifications for doing so. The KU SSW is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for students, faculty, and staff. We also encourage our school community members to engage in service with the larger community to share and facilitate ideas to foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. The successful candidate will have a commitment to creating a climate of belonging. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply. Job Description Lecturer: 100% teaching. Teach in the BSW and/or MSW program in content areas within the School of Social Welfare. Class availability depends on Campus and program level. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Attending instructor orientation and trainings Planning and organization of the course, including syllabus preparation and approval by faculty mentor, textbook acquisition, etc. Instruction through the semester Administration of tests and assignments, including grading Being available to students through office hours and/or individual appointments Assigning and posting final grades Participating in School of Social Welfare curriculum development as appropriate Required Qualifications For teaching clinical practice classes: MSW from an accredited program with at least five years post-MSW experience. For teaching non-clinical practice classes: Minimum of Master's degree with at least 3 years of professional experience in the area related to the potential teaching assignment. For teaching ALL classes: Previous work experience that required the ability to conceptualize the curriculum area. Previous work experience that required the ability to organize multiple tasks. Strong communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and interview. A commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for all students. Preferred Qualifications Experience with training, educating, and/or curriculum development in a professional role. Successful classroom teaching experience in a social work degree program. Experience using Canvas Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application includes an online application, resume, cover letter - including a statement on teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please outline in your cover letter courses/topics you are interested in teaching and your qualifications. Contact Information to Applicants Dana Shafer dshafer@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $2,250-$4,500 per class Application Review Begins Sunday December 1, 2024