Lecturer in Social Work

The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work is hiring two lecturer positions to teach the following course during the 2025 fall semester in the full-time Master of Social Work Program (MSW).

Social Work 100, 'So You Want to Change the World?'

Duties for each position includes:

• 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/

This position is part-time, 33.4%

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

Letters & Science/Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

The typical starting salary for this part-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.

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

A Master's in Social Work or related terminal degree required.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a curriculum vitae or resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and CV/resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities reflect your ability to teach the course. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and CV/resume will not be considered.

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 final applicants 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.

Questions about the course(s) may be directed to Ellen Smith at ellen.smith@wisc.edu

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