"SW - Instructor (Renewable Contract) - 527562"

Position Summary

The University of Alabama School of Social Work invites applications for one (1) faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor (Renewable Contract Faculty) to begin August 16, 2026, with opportunity to start Summer 2026. All SSW Instructors are expected to demonstrate a high level of performance in the classroom, to contribute to instructional effectiveness in assigned courses, and to engage in service/academic citizenship. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position. Successful candidates must have teaching experience, an MSW degree from an accredited institution, and at least three years of post-MSW social work experience. Areas of social work practice expertise are open. This is not a remote position.

Detailed Position Information

The University of Alabama School of Social Work invites applications for one (1) faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor (Renewable Contract Faculty) to begin August 16, 2026, with opportunity to start Summer 2026. This is not a remote position.

All SSW Instructors are expected to demonstrate a high level of performance in the classroom, to contribute to instructional effectiveness in assigned courses, and to engage in service/academic citizenship. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position.

Primary responsibilities will include: (1) Teaching courses for our main campus and distance learning Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and Master of Social Work (MSW) program; (2) supporting student development in various ways as needed; (3) participating in service at the school, university, and professional levels; and (4) the opportunity to develop and revise courses in the BSW and MSW programs.

Successful candidates must have teaching experience, an MSW degree from an accredited institution, and at least three years of post-MSW social work experience. Areas of social work practice expertise are open.

To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu to complete an online application and upload the following:

• Cover letter detailing interest in position and statements describing a) practice philosophy and experience and b) teaching philosophy and experience;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations; peer observations of teaching); and
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Review of applications will begin October 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2026, with opportunity to begin Summer 2026. Confidential inquiries about the positions may be sent to Avani Shah, Search Committee Chair, at shah009@sw.ua.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates must have teaching experience, an MSW degree from an accredited institution, and at least three years of post-MSW social work experience. Areas of social work practice expertise are open.

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

To apply, candidates should go to https://careers.ua.edu to complete an online application and upload the following: • Cover letter detailing interest in position and statements describing a) practice philosophy and experience and b) teaching philosophy and experience; • Curriculum vitae; • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. student evaluations; peer observations of teaching); and • Contact information for three (3) professional references.