SW - Instructor, Continuing Education Coordinator (Renewable) - 530952
About The Position
The University of Alabama School of Social Work seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking colleague for a three-year renewable, non-tenure-earning, full-time, 12-month faculty position. The role combines coordination of continuing education initiatives with teaching in the BSW and MSW programs as needed, advising, and service to the School, University, and social work profession. The position is based in the Office of Experiential Programs and Community Partnerships, and the coordinator is a member of the Practicum Team. The position is not remote, some travel is required, and the expected start date is May 1, 2027. The Continuing Education Coordinator and Instructor develops and implements extracurricular and continuing education opportunities for current students and the broader social work workforce. This includes in-person and distance learning, coordination with campus units to deliver educational programming, administration of continuing education units (CEUs), and evaluation of programming. The role also develops external agency partnerships and resources for workforce development and educational initiatives. The position reports to the Director of Practicum. Other School-related activities and committee service may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
- MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution.
- At least three years of post-MSW social work experience.
- Previous practicum education experience and/or classroom teaching experience are expected.
- Interest and expertise in reaching a diverse student body through in-person and online education.
- Ability or willingness to develop resources and build relationships with agencies for practicum education.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed to practice social work at the LMSW level in Alabama or license-eligible.
- Prior experience in higher education, practicum education, and/or continuing education.
- Ability to design and implement innovative extracurricular educational opportunities focused on current and future workforce development needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement continuing education and extracurricular learning opportunities for students and social work practitioners, using in-person and distance-learning approaches.
- Develop external agency partnerships and resources for workforce development and educational initiatives.
- Coordinate educational programming with other campus units.
- Administer continuing education units (CEUs) for participants.
- Evaluate continuing education programming.
- Teach courses in the BSW and MSW programs as needed.
- Advise students.
- Participate in service to the School, University, and social work profession, including committee service and other assigned School-related activities.
- Engage with students in undergraduate and master's programs and support educational access for a diverse student body.
- Travel as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
