Lecturer in Social Work (multiple positions)

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver is seeking applicants for full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointments beginning Fall 2026. We are seeking to hire one faculty member for our MSW program and one for our BSSW program.

Responsibilities

• Serve in the areas of departmental need, candidate qualifications, and expertise.
• Teach 30 semester credits per academic year, including online, face-to-face, and hybrid instruction.
• Take on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and update/modify online/on-campus course materials.
• Carry a student advising load of approximately 40 students, performing and documenting career and professional advising.
• Participate in meetings to stay updated on departmental processes related to teaching and student needs.
• Maintain an active service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution (or evaluated by ISWDRES).
• Two (2) years relevant post-MSW experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, practice, or research experience with first-generation college students, historically underrepresented groups, and/or experience serving within an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal College.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching about issues of privilege and oppression, social justice, racial justice, social inequalities, and/or DEI initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate or undergraduate level courses.
• Experience developing and organizing college courses.
• Experience in online teaching, course design, and working within an LMS.
• Available to teach in-person courses.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this faculty position is $55,000 - $62,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training. MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Instructions to Apply

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Teaching Philosophy (2 pages max): Detail your interest and/or prior experience with teaching diverse adult learners. Describe three values that guide your teaching practices, focusing on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students.
• References: Include the names and contact information for three professional references.

Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine some documents together or combine all documents into one PDF file if needed.

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Priority will be given to applications received through Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.