College of Social Work -Faculty Emeritus (SEM)

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Remote

About The Position

The College of Social Work seeks to appoint an emeritus faculty member to provide subject-matter expertise and curriculum development support for revising SW 7611: Integrative Seminar on Health and Aging. The graduate-level course will be updated to focus only on health, reflect current scholarship and evidence-informed social work practice, and address contemporary health issues. The revision is intended to support a future health specialization in the MSW program.

The appointee will develop a revised syllabus and 14 weeks of online instructional content for delivery through Canvas. Course materials will include organized learning activities, current scholarly readings and other instructional resources, graduate-level assignments aligned with course objectives, grading rubrics for major assignments, and integration of contemporary health-related issues, research, policy, and social work practice. The appointee will coordinate with designated College personnel to ensure alignment with CSWE curricular and CSW online-learning expectations. The completed course should provide a rigorous, engaging, and cohesive learning experience integrating social work knowledge, values, policy, research, and practice in the context of health.

This is a remote-work, fixed-term position expected to end on or before June 30, 2027, with 10 scheduled hours and a first shift. The position is for an Ohio State College of Social Work Professor Emeritus who is approved for rehire as a retiree. The university will not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• A degree in social work (BSSW, MSW, or PhD).
• Knowledge of SW 7611: Integrative Seminar on Health and Aging.
• Must be a Professor Emeritus with the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University and approved to be rehired as a retiree.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in a whole health specialization.
• Background in social work.

Responsibilities

• Revise SW 7611: Integrative Seminar on Health and Aging so that it includes updated content focused only on health.
• Develop an updated syllabus, including the course description, learning objectives or outcomes, course policies, schedule, and required materials.
• Develop 14 weeks of organized online course content and learning activities suitable for Canvas.
• Select current scholarly readings and other appropriate instructional resources.
• Create graduate-level assignments and learning activities aligned with course objectives.
• Develop grading rubrics for all major assignments.
• Integrate contemporary health-related issues, research, policy, and social work practice into the course.
• Coordinate with designated College personnel to ensure the course meets CSWE curricular and CSW online-learning expectations.
• Align SW 7611 with CSWE competency requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible Ohio State employees.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Work-life balance policies, programs, and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior