Associate Instructor (Salt Lake City)

Job Summary

The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and MSW programs per semester. While instructors typically teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.

The courses in the BSW program include Introduction to Social Work, Social Diversity, HBSE, Micro-Practice, Macro-Practice, Research and Evaluation, Applied Social Work Statistics, and Substance Use Counseling.

The MSW program courses focus on clinical modalities (such as DBT, CBT, ACT), social problems (mental illness, addiction, trauma), and specific populations (refugees, immigrants, children, older adults). They range from core courses like Practice, HBSE, Macro, or DSM to specialized electives.

Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to non-practice related courses.

Classes are offered in various formats including in-person, live distance (Zoom), and online-based. Most classes are campus-based, held once a week at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are asynchronous via Canvas, and live distance classes are conducted once a week at partner sites or via Zoom.

This is a one-semester appointment with potential for future semesters based on need, space, and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation with the curriculum leader;
• Teach scheduled classes;
• Use Canvas per college guidelines;
• Assess student learning outcomes;
• Assign grades;
• Implement college policies;
• Communicate student progress to staff;
• Collaborate with other instructors of the same course;
• Maintain regular office hours in person or virtually.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include an MSW with two years of relevant practice experience or a PhD in social work or a related field. College teaching experience is preferred but not required, as training can be provided.

Additional Information

The position may require a background check and/or drug screening. The university values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.

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Application Process

Required documents include a cover letter and resume. Additional instructions and contact information are provided at the end of the description.