Associate Instructor

Associate Instructor

Job Summary

The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program's needs.

The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to
Social Work;

HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Micro-, Mezzo-,and Macro
Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Applied Social Work
Statistics; Social Welfare Policy; to Substance Use
Counseling.

The courses taught in the MSW program range from HBSE; DSM; Micro-,
Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation;
Social Welfare Policy; to clinical modalities and specialized electives (DBT, CBT, ACT).

Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, asynchronous online-based, and live distance
(Zoom). Most classes are in-person campus-based classes held/conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held/conducted/facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held/conducted/facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.

This is a one-semester assignment with possible teaching assignments in future semesters based on College needs, space, and instructor course evaluations.

An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred.
Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to teaching “non-practice” (e.g., HBSE; Social
Determinants of Health; Research and Evaluation; and Applied Social
Work Statistics) related courses.

Responsibilities

The Associate Instructor will be expected to:

• Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum

leader;

• Teach each class session;
• Use Canvas according to College guidelines and

expectations;

• Assess the extent to which each student has met learning

objectives;

• Assign grades to each student; Implement College and program

policies;

• Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that

arise;

• Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a

regular basis;

• Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or

video conference.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Teaching experience at the college undergraduate or graduate-level is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17569N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: Part-time, semester-based appointment. Teach assigned courses according to the published class schedule, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or distance classes. Be present for all scheduled class sessions and maintain regular communication with students. Hold a minimum of 1–2 office hours per week (or as required by the
College). Dedicate additional time outside of class for lesson preparation, grading, student support, and course administration.
Attend required faculty orientation, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned. Schedule may vary each semester based on enrollment, departmental needs, and course assignments.

Department: 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range:

Close Date: 05/02/2027

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211771

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