Part-Time Faculty: SWK 361: Foundations of Social Work Research (Fall 2026)

About the role

The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach SWK 361 M001: Foundations of Social Work Research for the Fall semester 2026 (3 credits). Course Description: Research methods including problem formulation, measurement, sampling, research design, data collection and analysis, and report preparation. Application of research methods to critical analysis of research reports and to issues associated with the evaluation of social work practice.

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.
• Meting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a 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.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in social work, social science, or a related profession is required.
• Previous undergraduate or graduate-level social work teaching experience is preferred.