Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Social Work

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the discipline of social work.
• Attend departmental orientation sessions specified by department chair.
• Work with department chair and department coordinators to deliver robust and equitable student experiences.
• Work within the APSU college learning management platform (Desire to Learn).
• Submit updated syllabus with assignments, assignment rubrics, and assignment deadlines one in advance of the start of the semester.
• Regularly check APSU email and respond to students emails within 24 hours of email receipt (weekend exception).
• Keep track of student attendance, complete required reporting, keep grades updated, and submit final grades by semester deadline.
• Comply with all APSU policy guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work involves standing, walking, and instructing.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors level: MSW degree or higher in Social Work plus 2 years of practice experience and/or teaching experience.
• Masters level: Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field (2 years practice experience required if teaching MSW practice classes).
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in social helping professions.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Additional Information

The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peary State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application. You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu