POOL - Instructor (Salina, KS area)

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Social Welfare seeks instructors to teach MSW-level courses, primarily in person, at the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. Teaching areas include social work practice, social welfare policy, human growth and behavior, research, race and social justice, and electives aligned with the instructor’s expertise. Courses may use a blended format (half online and half in the classroom) or a traditional classroom format. For the upcoming semester, the school is primarily interested in candidates qualified to teach an MSW-level clinical seminar.

The position is part-time, with workload varying by appointment from 0.20 FTE to 1.0 FTE. Applicants will be considered as teaching needs arise, and applications are accepted throughout the year. The position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the University of Kansas and United Academics of KU (UAKU), the exclusive representative. The successful applicant must have authorization to work in the United States before employment begins. Because of complex state employment laws, the University may be unable to hire fully remote workers residing outside Kansas, including residents of California, Minnesota, Idaho, and Delaware.

A complete application includes an online application, resume, cover letter with a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Review is ongoing throughout the year; the current review period begins November 10, 2026, and continues as needed.

Requirements

• For undergraduate social work practice classes: an MSW from an accredited program and a record of achievement indicating at least two years of post-MSW experience.
• For undergraduate social work non-practice classes: a master’s degree in a relevant social or behavioral science discipline.
• For master’s-level social work clinical or macro practice classes: an MSW from an accredited program and a record of achievement indicating at least two years of post-MSW experience.
• For master’s-level social work non-practice classes: a master’s degree in a relevant social or behavioral science discipline and a record of achievement indicating at least seven years of applied and relevant experience.
• For all classes: previous work experience requiring the ability to conceptualize the curriculum area and organize multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials and interview.
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for all students.
• Experience with training, educating, and/or curriculum development in a professional role.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in a social work degree program.
• Successful applicants must have appropriate authorization to work in the United States before employment begins.
• Submit an online application, resume, cover letter including a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three references.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Attend instructor orientation and trainings.
• Plan and organize courses, including preparing a syllabus for approval by a faculty mentor and acquiring textbooks.
• Provide instruction throughout the semester.
• Administer tests and assignments and grade student work.
• Be available to students through office hours and/or individual appointments.
• Assign and post final grades.
• Participate in School of Social Welfare curriculum development as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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