Part-Time Instructor of Social Work

Job Details

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor of Social Work
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 287161

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

Dalton State College School of Health Professions seeks part-time instructors for Social Work. The position is temporary, part-time and a semester-by-semester agreement will be based on need. Must have a master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and a minimum of three year's practice experience. LMSW or LCSW licensure preferred, not required Teaching experience in a higher education setting strongly desired or work as a social work field instructor. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

The Dalton State Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. This position should be a clinician able to teach across the BSW curriculum and specifically generalist micro practice courses.

Review of applications will begin on August 4, 2025.

A complete application includes:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening, however official transcripts will be required upon employment
4. At least three professional references that include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, and a brief, one sentence, description of your relationship with the reference. References should be with current and/or past employers.

Responsibilities

Major Duties

• Teach undergraduate social work courses primarily micro- practice courses.

The teaching load is typically one course (3 or 4 credit hours). Candidate must be willing to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery. Courses are taught on-campus; this is not an online teaching position. Assessment of student competency is also part of the position responsibilities (for both SACS and CSWE).

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Applicants must hold a master's in social work from a CSWE accredited program.
• Three years of post-MSW practice experience as a generalist social worker primarily at the micro-level.
• An understanding of and ability to teach and uphold the National Association of Social Workers ethical standards and the Council on Social Work Education Professional Competencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• College classroom teaching experience in a generalist social work program and familiarity with the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards.
• LMSW licensure in good standing, in the state of Georgia or Tennessee or LCSW licensure in the state of Georgia or Tennessee or licensure eligible in immediate future.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application includes:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening, however official transcripts will be required upon employment
4. At least three professional references that include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, and a brief, one sentence, description of your relationship with the reference. References should be with current and/or past employers.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Applicants must hold a MSW from a CSWE accredited program.
• Practice experience in micro social work, additional mezzo/macro/meta experience is beneficial.
• Evidence of teaching/classroom effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face classrooms.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.
• All employees of Dalton State College are expected to support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience.
• An understanding of, and ability to uphold, professional values and ethics as identified by the National Association of Social Workers.
• An understanding of, and ability to demonstrate and teach, the Social Work competencies as identified by the Council on Social Work Education.
• All candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower the DSC student population.