Lecturer in Social Work (MSW program)

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•$55,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment beginning Fall 2026. This position is an in-person, on-campus lecturer role with the potential for renewal. Individuals hired will be eligible to apply for our internal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Faculty Fellowship positions. These individuals will receive release time from teaching to serve our department's mission to serve students and our community with a focus on HSI initiatives specifically. In addition, fellows will receive formal mentorship supporting their success in academia. The HSI Fellowship applicants must have previous teaching, practice or research experience demonstrating a commitment to communities whose primary language is Spanish.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution (or evaluated by CSWE International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES))
Two (2) years relevant post-MSW experience

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching, practice, or research experience with first generation college students, historically underrepresented groups and/or experience serving within an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal College
Demonstrated experience in teaching about issues of privilege and oppression, social justice, racial justice, social inequalities, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Demonstrated ability to teach graduate level courses
Experience developing and organizing college courses
Experience in online teaching, course design, and working within an LMS
Available to teach in-person courses

Responsibilities

Teaching will consist of 30 semester credits per academic year.
Teaching may include online, face to face, and hybrid instruction.
The successful candidate will take on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and will be responsible for updating and modifying online and on campus course materials.
Advising responsibilities include carrying a student advising load of approximately 40 students for which you are responsible to perform and document career and professional advising.
Service work in the form of meetings to stay up to date on departmental processes related to teaching and student needs is expected.
The candidate is expected to maintain an active service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.
Other duties as assigned.