Lecturer - Undergraduate Social Work

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $60,484.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Temporary Faculty Full-Time

Job Number: 2600393

Division: College of Education and Health

Department: Social Work

Opening Date: 06/09/2026

SUMMARY

The Department of Social Work at SUNY Brockport invites applications for a temporary, full-time Lecturer position in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. We seek a skilled and passionate educator with expertise in generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels, including case management, policy, diversity, human behavior, and the social environment, with a focus on practice-to-research and research-to-practice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy, equity, and preparing undergraduate students for ethical, competent entry-level social work practice. This is a one-year appointment beginning in August 2026.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Teaching (70%)

Teaches four undergraduate social work courses per semester.
Teaches face-to-face classes.
Updates course syllabi in alignment with course leader, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) competencies and department goals.
Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation-related activities.
Contributes to a learning environment grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.

Service (30%)

Participates actively in departmental meetings, university service, and student-focused programming.
Advises and mentors BSW students, including those preparing for practicum placement.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or from an internationally recognized college or university
Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience, particularly in generalist, case management, or macro settings
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and social work education
Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards and the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS)
Evidence of culturally responsive practice and inclusive teaching strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior college-level teaching experience, particularly in social work or related disciplines
Experience in community-based practice, policy advocacy, or systems-level change
Familiarity with trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or strengths-based case management
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students