Lecturer of Social Work – School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Continuous Recruitment)

Position Details

The position is open to candidates who meet the requirements and have the ability to teach on-site, partially remotely, or fully remotely.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses
• Assesses student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department

The UWSP Department of Sociology and Social Work has 13 full-time teaching faculty and staff, approximately 165 undergraduate social work majors, and approximately 150 undergraduate sociology majors in both face-to-face and online program options. The Department also houses robust minors in Criminal Justice and Substance Use and Addiction Studies. The Department is committed to social justice and applied learning, emphasizing undergraduate research, community-based practicums, and service to the region.

Required Qualifications

• MSW/MSSW from a CSWE accredited program
• At least two years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Evidence of strong organization skills and effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching at a university level
• Experience with online teaching/learning

Contact Information

To ensure consideration: This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

How to Apply

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: This posting will close on June 30, 2026 (with a new, active posting in July). If you are not contacted by this time and you are still interested in employment with UWSP, please reapply.

Preferred Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts/Official Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.