Social Work Instructor

1 week ago


San Jose, California, United States San Jose State University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Social Work Instructor to join our team at San Jose State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in our CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach courses in social work, including human behavior in the social environment, practice, research, and field education.
  • Develop and implement curriculum that aligns with our School's vision and mission, including our Transcultural Perspective.
  • Use Canvas as the primary learning management system and review and grade assignments and work.
  • Hold office hours and provide overall support of student learning and professional development.
  • Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited graduate program.
  • Less than two years of university teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited social work program.
  • Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
  • Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.
  • Ability to teach and evaluate effectively adult learners.
  • Social work practice experience (required for teaching practice courses).
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to be collegial and collaborative.
  • Good communication skills (written and oral).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the trends in the social work profession in the context of diversity and globalization.
  • Ability to teach in online and in-person formats.
  • Proficiency with computers, software, and technology.
  • Experience with multimedia and social media relevant to teaching.
Compensation

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2.

Anticipated starting salary:

L-A / Range 2 - $5507 - $5959

L-B / Range 3 - $6221 - $7481

L-C / Range 4 - $6825 - $9431

L-D / Range 5 - $8593 - $10347

Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and attach the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Approach to Diversity
  • Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach
  • List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references

Please also complete the SJSU School of Social Work Instructor Interest Form and email Dr. Peter Allen Lee (peter.a.lee@sjsu.edu) with any questions or additional information.

This is a continuing open position.



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