UAF CLA Term Instructor of Social Work

Overview

The Term Instructor of Social Work is a full-time, nine-month, bipartite (teaching and service) faculty position within the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Liberal Arts, Social Work Department. This role supports the B.A. in Social Work degree, which is delivered through online asynchronous, distance-based Zoom, and hybrid modalities, including our rural-intensive cohort. The faculty member will teach three to four courses per semester—including SWK F103:
Introduction to Social Work and upper-division 300-level major courses—while also recruiting, advising, mentoring, and supporting a diverse student population.

• Provide high-quality instruction across all program modalities; develop and modify curriculum for distance delivery.
• Maintain office hours appropriate to the courses taught.
• Engage in service activities, including participation in departmental, college, and university committees; contribute to community and public service activities; support program accreditation processes; and serve as faculty advisor for at least one student organization.

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-MS W professional social work practice in human services, behavioral health, child welfare, or related community-based settings.

• Previous university-level teaching or training experience in social work or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with Alaska Native, Indigenous, or rural populations, cultural competence, and community engagement.
• Experience teaching or developing distance-delivered or online coursework.
• Commitment to public service and community collaboration aligned with the University of Alaska Fairbanks mission.

• Location:
  
  Troth Yhiorda Campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Flexible on-site, hybrid, or remote work arrangements within Alaska or the United States, in accordance with UA regulations.
• Appointment type:
  Full-time, 9-month, with competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
• Benefits include retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and medical/dental/vision coverage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. First review of applications will begin February 15, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Required documentation:
  Cover Letter;
  Curriculum Vitae;
  Official Transcripts;
  Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (1-2 pages); ensure the three references listed are professional and work-related, preferably current or past supervisors.

• Contact:
  Miriam Stelges, CLA HR Coordinator, at mmstelges for questions regarding this position.

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who require visa sponsorship are not eligible.
• The University reserves the right to require on-site work as needed. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for Alaska-based employees; remote work from outside Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances.
• This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).
• Background checks are required for this position. Offers are contingent on the background check.
• Public disclosure:
  Your application is subject to the Alaska Public Records Act.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The university is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based on legally protected status.