SSW Community Faculty, 2025-26

Apply for Job Job ID368061 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyEducation-General Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code9754 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview This role provides instruction and advising related to course participation and student learning objectives to students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW), Youth Development Leadership (YDL), Youth Studies (YOST), and Practicum Education Programs. The individual in this role also engages in efforts to fulfill the mission of the School of Social Work by developing teaching materials, exams, and assignments. Individuals in this role must have the capacity to demonstrate ethical social work practice to students. Individuals in this role are required to use electronic educational technology to communicate with students and other faculty, grade assignments and exams, and submit student grades. While the majority of instruction is delivered in person, individuals in this role are expected to utilize the learning management system, Canvas, to communicate with students and to deliver supplementary instruction. Individuals not familiar with Canvas and other education technology must be willing to learn how to use this technology in order to meet the needs of students. Individuals in this role are expected to collaborate with other faculty and to follow School of Social Work and University policies. This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. Job Responsibilities Teaching (90%) Attend class meetings and deliver course content Evaluate student performance and submit grading Respond to student inquiries and meet with students Course Preparation (10%) Meet with appropriate faculty and gather information as needed Develop course content and syllabus Prepare course materials Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications MSW or related Master's degree (if applying for an MSW teaching position, not required for YOST or YDL) Knowledge of the course content area Training/Teaching experience Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in written work Must be able to meet at the assigned class time, schedule office hours, and meet with School of Social Work personnel as necessary for the preparation and delivery of the course Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University's work in diversity, equity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Positive student evaluations from previously taught courses Successful completion of graduate coursework beyond the master's level About the Department Department Overview Founded in 1917 on Dakota homeland, the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is part of a public, research-intensive university and one of seven administrative units in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). The School offers several graduate and undergraduate educational programs including: a PhD in Social Work; a Master of Social Work; a Master of Education in Youth Development Leadership; a Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies, and undergraduate minors in Family Violence Prevention, Social Justice, and Youth Studies. Underlying all these programs is a social justice value base and a commitment to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in our society. The curricula of our educational programs, and faculty research and engagement, intentionally seek to emphasize and expand anti-racist perspectives, social, economic and racial justice, and decolonization. The School is the home to a variety of labs and centers that actively involve our students, staff, faculty, and community partners, e.g., the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, the Center for Practice Transformation, and the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, an innovative partnership with the Minnes ta Department of Human Services that is funded by the state legislature to further develop equitable child welfare practices. College Overview The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $1,785-$2,585 per credit. Final salary offers are determined based on the candidate's number of semesters taught within the department, as well as semesters taught outside the department, as verified by provided SRTs. Time Appointment: 25% Position Type: PA Note: Each semester is counted as one, regardless of the number of classes counted during that term. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. Please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. IMPORTANT: At the top of your cover letter, specify which program(s) you are applying to teach in: Master of Social Work, Youth Studies, Youth Development Leadership, and/or Practicum Education. To be considered for a Community Faculty position in any program, you must upload the following required documents as separate files: Cover letter citing your area(s) of expertise. A current curriculum vitae or resume. The names/phone numbers of two references. Required for MSW and Practicum applications: CV or resume clearly displaying current social work licensure information. Unofficial transcript or image of diploma showing completion of a Master of Social Work (MSW, MSSW, or equivalent) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS: Additional materials that will be accepted with your application include: Student or peer evaluations of teaching or training Examples of syllabi from previously taught courses Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your

Created: 2025-11-17