Job Information
Central Michigan University Social Work Lecturer in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Social Work Lecturer
Posting Number: F-0850
College/Unit: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Home Department: School of Politics, Society, Justice & Public Service
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date: 05/15/2026
Position Summary:
The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service at Central Michigan University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time, 2-year fixed term faculty position in our face-to-face Bachelor of Social Work (BSW ) program beginning August, 2024. Candidates must be able to teach courses in Introduction to Social Work, Generalist Social Work Practice, and a Practicum Seminar.
Required Qualifications:
• Masters in Social Work from an accredited program • LMSW in the State of Michigan • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Five years of direct practice and administrative experience in a child welfare or other generalist social work setting • Prior teaching experience in a BSW or MSW program and/or experience as a field/practicum instructor • Proficiency with online educational tools preferred
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and/or preparation for teaching, evidence of effectiveness of prior teaching experience, and the contact information for three references.
Review of applicant materials will begin May 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Susan Grettenberger, Social Work Director, at (989) 774-3591 or grett1se@cmich.edu.
About the Department:
The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service is comprised of political science, public administration, sociology (including social and criminal justice and youth studies), and social work. The School and the social work program have a strong focus on inclusion and justice. The social work program serves a diverse student population in collaboration with diverse communities. For more information, please visit our https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/departments/politics-society-justice-public-service.
Posting Begins: 04/11/2024
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research cla