Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the College of Social Work

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant / Associate Professor (Lecturer) Department 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin July 1, 2027 Details

The University of Utah College of Social Work invites applications for a 12-month Career-Line faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) with administrative and teaching responsibilities in the BSW and MSW programs. The candidate selected for the position will serve as the Associate Director of Online Programs and Lecturer for courses in the BSW and MSW programs. This is a non-tenure track faculty position within the University's Career-Line Faculty structure, with a renewable contract. The Associate Director of Online Programs has administrative oversight of online programs in the College of Social Work. The Associate Director, Online Program works closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, BSW and MSW Program Directors, Associate Director Education, instructional design staff, and faculty/instructors, respectively. As with all administrative positions, the Associate Director of Online Programs serves at the discretion of the Dean. The University of Utah and College of Social Work value candidates who have experience working in settings with students from various backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Preference will be given to successful candidates who can be present on the University of Utah's Salt Lake City campus. However, consideration will also be given to successful candidates who would reside and work remotely unless otherwise notified. A successful candidate hired into this position and located remotely will be responsible for providing their own work space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics faculty code and other relevant agreements.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have earned an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program; a Doctorate (Ph.D. or DSW) in Social Work is preferred. Applicants must have a history of demonstrated administrative experience and leadership in higher education; online curriculum design and course development experience in social work courses; online teaching experience of social work courses; certification in online teaching is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of post-MSW social work practice experience; five or more years of post-MSW social work practice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and strategic oversight for the College of Social Work's online programs, including budgeting, accreditation compliance, and collaboration with university partners.
• Supervise and support instructional designers to ensure the effective development and delivery of high-quality online learning experiences.
• Support faculty curriculum developers with training and resources to support high-quality online instruction consistent with best practices and innovative methods in online pedagogy.
• Promote online student success by supporting recruitment, orientation, retention, advising collaboration, and resolution of student concerns while maintaining clear communication of program policies.
• Support engagement of online faculty, students, and the broader CSW community.
• Teach online courses, contribute to curriculum development, participate in college committees, and foster collaborative relationships. With faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.

College, University, and Environment

The University of Utah is a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU) and has been classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a Research 1 institution with an elective Community Engagement classification. As the state's flagship university, it boasts Utah's only academic medical center. The University is located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with ten world-class ski resorts and five national parks within hours of the city. Salt Lake City is the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately one million residents, has extensive arts and cultural activities, and has a major international airport with a Delta Airlines hub and direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system, foodie culture, and downtown renewal. In 2024, U.S News and World Report ranked Utah at the top of their Best States rankings. Utah is home to eight federally recognized Native American Tribes, which are honored in the University's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement.

The College, established in 1937, is the only institution in the Intermountain West that offers all three degrees in social work: BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked the College #36 in the nation, and Academic Analytics ranked the College #13 in the nation for NIH grant funding. The College houses two research centers-the Social Research Institute and the Utah Criminal Justice Center-which provide faculty and students with interdisciplinary, highly impactful research opportunities and support for the development and implementation of funded research projects. Currently, College faculty are leading a number of federally-, state-, and foundation-funded translational research projects to advance social work research and innovate evidence-based practices for vulnerable populations. The College's Goodwill Humanitarian Building features state-of-the-art clinical training suites equipped with one-way mirrors and audio-visual technology for real-time clinical supervision and feedback.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Application Process

Candidates should submit the following:

• A letter of application which details the candidate's interests and qualifications
• A list of the online and grounded courses the candidate is qualified to teach. This list can be provided either as part of the cover letter or as a separate document.
• A full curriculum vitae
• A list of three professional references with contact information
• Copies of teaching evaluations for the last three years (dependent upon length of teaching experience) for online courses

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Faculty Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jason Castillo, at (801) 585-9592, jason.castillo@socwk.utah.edu.

Open Date 09/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN01584CF Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
• Teaching Statement
• Applicant Document - Other