Adjunct Lecturer of Social Work

Overview

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Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

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Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: School of Social Work

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Summary of

Job Duties:

Teach Social Work classes and manage all aspects of the classroom experience. Communicate content to students, follow the course outline, provide timely student feedback, and provide office hours or organized time to meet students via Zoom if needed. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work OR related Field;

• Willingness to teach main campus and/or online synchronous and asynchronous courses.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• At least two years of social work practice experience;

• LCSW credential (or LCSW eligible if not currently licensed in Arkansas);

• Five years of social work practice;

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or master’s level;

• Experience working with students as an adjunct faculty, field instructor, and/or liaison.

• Teaching courses, holding office hours/meetings with students via Zoom if needed, and answering student emails/general inquiries;

• Meeting with the lead instructor of the course to facilitate the course successfully;

• Grading student assignments in a timely manner.

• Computer literacy and practical knowledge of current technology (including Black Board and Zoom);

• Strong commitment to effective teaching;

• Ability to teach introductory and advanced-level classes;

• Knowledge of social work history, theory, and practice concepts.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Include professional references in curriculum vitae.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Laura Danforth – Director of School of Social Work – ledanforth

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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