Instructor of Social Work

Position Title

Instructor of Social Work Compensation: $3,000 per 3-credit-hour course.

Department

• Department of
• Social
• Work -
• Temp
• Start
• Date: 05/10/2026
• About this opportunity: Applications are invited for part-time semester instructor vacancies in social work in the Department of Social Work, available May 10, 2026. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• What you'll do and what you'll bring:
• Position
• Description: Applications are invited for part-time semester instructor vacancies in social work in the Department of Social Work, available May 10, 2026. Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in social work education and practice, and to be competent in contemporary approaches to social work education. Job Duties and

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching social work courses across the curriculum in BSW and MSW.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program. At least two (2) years of full-time professional practice experience post master's in social work. Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate social work education. Demonstrated knowledge of the use of information technology to support social work education. Current license: LSW, LCSW, and LCAC How to apply: For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Greta Slater, at gslater@bsu.edu, or call the department office at 765-285-1016. Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:
• Cover Letter (Optional)
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