Part-Time Faculty: SWK 601 - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I (Fall 2026)

The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach SWK 601 M001: Fundamentals of Social Work Practice during the Fall semester 2026 (3 credits)

Course Description

Preparation for beginning social work interventions. Theories of practice and rehearsal of problem- solving and communication skills with individuals, families, and groups in client, target, and action systems.

Additional Course Description

This course introduces direct practice in social work. Two frameworks inform course readings and discussions, the generalist and ecological perspectives. These frameworks provide practical tools for assessing common challenges that social workers face in their practice. Through course readings, students will learn to formulate effective interventions with clients and client systems. Class exercises will be used to develop direct practice skills that apply to working with diverse communities. Field-based assignments will advance students' conceptual grasp of the fundamentals of social work practice and build a foundation for advanced concentrations.

Qualifications

• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is required
• Two plus years of post-master's experience required
• Previous undergraduate and graduate-level social work teaching experience is preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Completion and submission of CSWE competency-based student outcomes for department assessment/accreditation.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter.