Associate Instructor

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 ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.

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

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

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

Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in‑person campus, live distance (Zoom) and online‑based. Most classes are campus‑based classes held / conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held / conducted / facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held / conducted / facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.

This is a one‑semester assignment with possible work in future semesters based on college need, space, and instructor student evaluations.

Responsibilities

Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader

Teach each class session

Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations

Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives

Assign grades to each student

Implement College and program policies

Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise

Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis

Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference>

Preferred Qualifications

An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred.

College or graduate level teaching experience is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post‑retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post‑retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Utah is an affirmative action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Aff. Action (OEO / AA). More information, including the Director / Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination /

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Required Documents

Resume

List of References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (DD‑2214) – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

Contact

University Human Resource Management

250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Contact us : (801) 581-2169 By Email : employment@utah.edu

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