Job Summary
The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program's needs.
The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to Social Work; Social Diversity; HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Applied Social Work Statistics; Social Welfare Policy; to Substance Use Counseling.
The courses taught in the MSW program range from Social Diversity; HBSE; DSM; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Social Welfare Policy; to clinical modalities and specialized electives (DBT, CBT, ACT).
Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, asynchronous online-based, and live distance (Zoom). Most classes are in-person campus-based classes held/conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held/conducted/facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held/conducted/facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.
This is a one-semester assignment with possible teaching assignments in future semesters based on College needs, space, and instructor course evaluations.
An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to teaching “non-practice” (e.g., HBSE; Social Determinants of Health; Research and Evaluation; and Applied Social Work Statistics) related courses.
Responsibilities
The Associate Instructor will be expected to:
- Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader;
- Teach each class session;
- Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations;
- Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives;
- Assign grades to each student; Implement College and program policies;
- Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise;
- Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis;
- Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Teaching experience at the college undergraduate or graduate-level is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.
Special Instructions
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting applications.
Requisition Number: PRN17219N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Part-time, semester-based appointment. Teach assigned courses according to the published class schedule, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or distance classes. Be present for all scheduled class sessions and maintain regular communication with students. Hold a minimum of 1–2 office hours per week (or as required by the College). Dedicate additional time outside of class for lesson preparation, grading, student support, and course administration. Attend required faculty orientation, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned. Schedule may vary each semester based on enrollment, departmental needs, and course assignments.
Department: 00166 - College of Social Work
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 20000 to 500000
Close Date: 11/01/2026
Open Until Filled: