Austin Peay State University
Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Social Work
601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37044
Part-time
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Austin Peay State University is currently seeking instructors in the area of social work for
various teaching modalities: online, on ground, and hybrid. Seeking individuals with
requisite social work degree and expertise in social work of social service related work.
APSU’s Department of Social Work offers an experience that will opens the mind to
social betterment, peace and social justice. Our professors work with small class sizes
that encourage professional and personal growth. Our goal is to develop students as
compassionate, ethical and knowledgeable social workers who are committed to helping
vulnerable and repressed groups.
The Social Work Department serves students in both a bachelors and masters of social
work programs. It is our mission to educate students to translate the purposes of social
work into reasoned action, to understand and value diversity, to build on the strengths
and resources of people and the environments, engage in advocacy and use
empowerment as a guiding principle toward helping individuals, families, organizations
and communities change as well as achieve social justice.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the discipline of social work.
- Attend departmental orientation sessions specified by department chair.
- Work with department chair and department coordinators to deliver robust and
equitable student experiences.
- Work within the APSU college learning management platform (Desire to Learn).- Submit updated syllabus with assignments, assignment rubrics, and assignment
deadline one in advance of the start of the semester.
- Regularly check APSU email and respond to students emails within 24 hours of email
receipt (weekend exception).
Keep track of student attendance, complete required reporting, keep grades updated,
and submit final grades by semester deadline.
- Comply with all APSU policy guidelines.
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves
standing, walking, and instructing.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors level: MSW degree or higher in Social Work plus 2 years of practice
experience and/or teaching experience.
- Masters level: Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field (2 years practice
experience required if teaching MSW practice classes).
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience in social helping professions.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
Required Documents
1. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcript
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application. You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu