"Lecturer in Social Work"

Job Details

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Summary:

The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work is hiring for one lecturer position to teach the following course during the 2026 spring semester in the full-time Master of Social Work Program (MSW):

Social Work 636, 'Social Work in American Indian communities: The Indian Child Welfare Act'

In this role, you can expect to:

• Prepare an approved course syllabus in the context of the School's curriculum design and in light of any accreditation parameters.
• Hold regularly scheduled office hours.
• Construct, conduct, and grade appropriate course assignments (exams, papers, quizzes, etc.)
• Invited (advised) to attend faculty meetings with voice, but no vote.

Please go to this link to find the course syllabus: https://socwork.wisc.edu/students/courses/

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

Department:

College of Letters & Science | Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this full-time position is $16,700, which is prorated from a full-time, 9-month annual salary of $50,000, and may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of two years post MSW practice experience and expertise in the Indian Child Welfare Act

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of excellence in teaching courses in the subject area and/or related work experience

Education:

Master of Social Work (MSW) required

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews following the application deadline. Second interviews may be needed, but will be determined at a later date. Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Ellen Smith, ellen.smith@wisc.edu