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Position Title |
Instructor of Social Work |
About this Opportunity |
Applications are invited for part-time semester instructor vacancies in social work in the Department of Social Work available January 2025. |
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Appointment Type |
Non-Tenure-track/Contract |
Length of Appointment |
PT Semester |
Description |
Applications are invited for part-time semester instructor vacancies in social work in the Department of Social Work available January 2025.
Responsibilities include teaching social work courses across the curriculum in
BSW and
MSW.
Candidates are expected to have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in social work education and practice, and to be competent in contemporary approaches to social work education. |
Minimum Qualifications |
* Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program
* At least two (2) years of full time professional practice experience post master's in social work |
Authorization to work in the US |
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. |
Preferred Qualifications |
* At least one (1) year of teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate social work education
* Demonstrated knowledge of the use of information technology to support social work education
Current license:
LSW,
LCSW, also
LCAC |
Required Certifications/Licensures |
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Pre-Employment Screening |
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. |
Position Title(s) Supervised |
None. |
EEO Statement |
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
Department |
Social Work:900040 |
College/Department Information |
College of Health / Department of Social Work |
Department Email or Phone Number |
765-285-1016 |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number |
202401411F |
Number of Vacancies |
Multiple |
Desired Start Date |
01/06/2025 |
Position End Date |
05/03/2025 |
Posting Date |
12/10/2024 |
Applications Accepted Through Date |
12/23/2024 |
Open Until Filled |
No |
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) |
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Information regarding transcripts |
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. |
Special Instructions Summary |
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Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter |
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our
enduring values
and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors. |
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information |
Shannon Staton, sstaton@bsu.edu |
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