Part-Time Social Work Instructor (MSW)

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

We are seeking qualified part-time faculty to teach in our synchronous, online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Teaching assignments may include courses in direct clinical practice, social work theory, and research, based on the candidate's academic preparation and professional experience.

Part-time faculty are expected to contribute to the educational, professional, and ethical development of graduate social work students, participate in curriculum enhancement, and engage in professional advising and mentoring as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level social work courses in a synchronous online MSW program.
• Utilize the learning management system (LMS) to organize classes, facilitate synchronous instruction, assess student learning, maintain accurate grades, and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster students' academic, professional, and ethical development through advising, mentoring, and timely communication.
• Deliver instruction that aligns with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS 2022), including competency-based education and assessment.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based social work practice and emerging trends in the profession.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of five years of post-graduate clinical social work practice experience.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards, including competency-based education and assessment.
• Online teaching experience.

Proposed Salary

Per course rate.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver graduate-level social work education in a synchronous, online format, including effective use of a learning management system (LMS) to organize course content, facilitate learning activities, and assess student performance.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative, high-impact teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional competence.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills to engage diverse learners, foster a supportive and inclusive virtual classroom environment, and communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, and program leadership.
• Ability to integrate clinical practice experience, social work theory, and research into course delivery in alignment with CSWE accreditation standards and competency-based education.
• Ability to adapt instruction based on student feedback, learning outcomes, and program needs, and to contribute to curriculum enhancement and continuous program improvement.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.

Organization

Albany State University is a four-year institution in southwest Georgia offering undergraduate and graduate liberal arts and professional degree programs, and a wide range of outreach programs to the community. Albany State University is located in Albany, a progressive city of 100,000, on a 206-acre campus featuring impressive new buildings. The school has gained a reputation as the "Unsinkable Albany State" after surviving two major floods.

Both traditional and non-traditional students make up the more than 4,000 students who attend Albany State. They come primarily from southwest and middle Georgia, Atlanta, other states in the U.S., and several foreign countries. The average student age is 24 and about 40 percent of the students live in on-campus housing.

Albany State offers more than 30 undergraduate degree programs, of which the most popular majors are biology, criminal justice, computer science, middle-grades education, business administration and nursing. The University offers six advanced degrees: the master of science in criminal justice, master of public administration, master of business administration, master of science in nursing, master of education in 11 majors, and an education specialist degree. The university also offers the Board of Regents' engineering transfer program and the dual degree program in engineering with Georgia Tech.

Students at Albany State stay busy after class by participating in 59 clubs and organizations including bands, choirs, religious groups, honor societies, several major Greek and honor sororities and fraternities, and ROTC. An NCAA Division II school, Albany State's intercollegiate sports include men's football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross-country and women's basketball, volleyball, cross-country and track and field.

A historically black institution, Albany State was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute and supported by private religious organizations. It remained privately supported through 1917, when it began to receive state support and became the Georgia Normal and Agricultural College. It continued to grow and in 1932, when the Board of Regents was established, it became part of the University System of Georgia. The mission was expanded in 1943, and it became a four-year college and assumed the name Albany State College. In 1981 the college offered its first graduate program and in 1996 its name was changed to Albany State University.

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