Lecturer - Social Work

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Lecturer - Social Work Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer Job Duties: Attention: The Department of Social Work in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a lecturer in the area of social work beginning August 2026. This is a full-time, fixed-terminal position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social work. Demonstrated excellence in teaching courses across the curriculum in the BSW and MSW programs, both in person and online, is expected. An MSW degree and two years of post-MSW practice experience is required. This will be a fixed-term appointment. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon the needs of the University, funding, staffing requirements, enrollment, and external forces. For information on fixed-term contracts, please see UW System Admin Policy 1250: Job Security. Job Details: The successful candidate will carry a 5/4 teaching load during the academic year and teach online (synchronous and asynchronous) and in-person across the BSW and MSW curricula, which are taught both during the day and in the evenings. Courses may include social work practice with individuals, families, groups, or organizations, social work field education, introduction to social welfare, and other courses across the curricula. The candidate also will be expected to embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community. Responsibilities: Full-time teaching responsibilities include a 5/4 load covering courses across the BSW and MSW curricula. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling. Department Information: UW-Whitewater has a vibrant generalist BSW program and a rapidly growing advanced generalist MSW program with add-on certificates in gerontology, addictions, and school social work. Both the BSW and MSW programs offer online and in-person degree options. Our baccalaureate social work program, accredited since 1974, is known for strong student-faculty interaction and dynamic students. Our Master of Social Work program, which began in 2018 and has been accredited since then, boasts a purposeful curriculum and caters to working professionals. See more about our programs at: https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/social-work. Conditions of Appointment: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization. Key Job Responsibilities: Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of 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: Social Work Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $50,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. There may be additional opportunities outside of the academic year to teach and earn a salary during the summer months. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure. Required Qualifications: A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and two years of post-MSW practice is required. The successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate and graduate students and employing student-centered learning approaches that foster engagement, critical thinking, and inclusive participation. A commitment to inclusivity is required. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with one or more of the following desired qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: Practice experience in school social work. Experience in teaching practice or clinical courses. Experience in college/university teaching, particularly across multiple Apply tot his job Apply To this Job