Part-time Lecturer-Kent School of Social Work and Family Science at University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Social Work, Curriculum Development, Student Engagement, Feedback, Inclusivity, Practicum Supervision, Communication, Course Management, Online Teaching, Classroom Environment, Learning Strategies, Higher Education, Orientation, Training, Respectful Relations

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Part time Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Req ID: R107727 Position Description: The University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer (PTL) teaching positions in the following program areas: BSW Program MSSW Program Salary based on a per credit hour value of course taught (typically a 3-credit hour course) We offer courses in traditional and online settings. Master’s degree in social work required plus one to two years post-masters experience for all practice courses. Practicum courses require at least three years’ experience working with practicum students as practicum supervisors in a community organization or previous practicum liaison experience. Resumes will be screened as need arises. Applicants will be considered as openings become available for teaching in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters and the Winter Session. This advertisement is effective for six months after the date it is first posted. If you are not hired during that time you will need to reapply. If you are a non-exempt University employee (e.g., hourly) you are not eligible to apply. Instructors are expected to attend orientation/trainings, submit course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated course chair, maintain collegial and respectful relations with members of the UofL community and external stakeholders, and submit course data and final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer. In addition, to the resume/CV, applicants should respond to the following four prompts. Discuss the strategies that you think work best in facilitating learning among students in higher education? Describe the optimal relationship between students and instructors. Please describe how you work to create a classroom environment (online and/or face to face) that is welcoming and inclusive. Please provide a specific example. What methods might you use to monitor and adjust your teaching/instruction to increase learning of all students? Only a single attachment is allowed; please create a single document containing your resume/CV and response to the four prompts. Overview of the University The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. The University has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses 7 of the university's 12 colleges and schools. The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. The 243-acre Shelbyhurst Campus is located in eastern Jefferson County. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.

Responsibilities

Instructors are expected to attend orientation/trainings, submit course syllabus, order textbooks, provide feedback, and maintain communication with students and course chairs. They must also submit course data and final grades within university deadlines.