Job Information
University of Southern Maine Part-time Faculty - Social Work, Fall 2024/Spring 2025 in Portland, Maine
Position Title:
Part-time Faculty - Social Work, Fall 2024/Spring 2025
Campus:
Gorham
City, State:
Portland ME
Department:
Social Work - PSWO
Bargaining Unit:
PATFA
Statement of Job:
The University of Southern Maine’s School of Social Work is seeking a part-time faculty members for our Fall 2024 semester, beginning September 3, 2024 and Spring 2025 semester.
We are searching for an instructor(s) to teach courses the following semester-long (14 week) courses. All classes will meet in person on the Portland campus.
Examining Oppression and Valuing Diversity (SWO 365) - This course is designed to provide a framework for understanding and respecting cultural diversity. The cultural aspects of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and ableness will be discussed. A central theme in organizing the course is the examination of the role of oppression in shaping the lives of members of various cultural groups.
Methods of Social work Practice II (SWO 402)- This course explores the contextual nature of generalist social work practice within a strengths-perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the processes of engagement, assessment, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups. Family systems, group, and crisis models of intervention will be presented. This course must be taken concurrently with SWO 411 (Field Work I).
Field Work I & II (SWO 411 & SWO 412) - This is a senior year course for social work majors taken concurrently with Methods of Social Work Practice II (SWO 402 (https://catalog.usm.maine.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=3&coid=5667) ). Students are required to engage in a year-long internship of 16 hours per week in approved agency settings, designed to relate social work theory to practice under professional supervision. This is a two-course sequence: SWO 411 is in the fall; SWO 412. SWO 412 is taken concurrently in the spring with Practice III, SWO 403.
USM’s School of Social Work (https://usm.maine.edu/school-social-work/) educates culturally responsive/informed, strengths-oriented, community-embedded social workers. Our graduates are prepared for direct practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, promoting social justice through critical inquiry and civic participation.
Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience. In addition, USM employees can use their USM Card to access the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center(s). USM also offers part-time faculty the opportunity for development frequently through our Center for Collaboration and Development (CCD) and the chance to get an online teaching certification and training through CTEL, in addition to other developmental opportunities open to all staff throughout the year.
The University of Southern Maine (http://usm.maine.edu) is located in Portland Maine’s metro area that is home to over half a million people with a lively, livable community, nationally known for its arts and culture, outdoor recreation, beautiful beaches, and amazing food. Most recently, US News and World Report (https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/us-news-ranks-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-us) listed Portland, Maine (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/maine/portland) one of the best US cities to live.
The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
Qualifications:
An earned MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
A minimum two years post-MSW practice experience - more experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in the content area of the course to be taught.
Prior teaching experience and/or supervisory experience in social work.
Other Information:
To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page or visit USM Jobs (file://fs01.ad.usm.maine.edu/data1/hrs/common/MICHL/Wendy/SEARCHES%202023/usm.maine.edu/jobs) .
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.
This position will remain open until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume