Career Center

The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites ongoing applications for multiple social work part-time lecturer (temporary) positions in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice. Appointments are part-time, quarterly, and the number of courses available per year varies based upon curricular needs. Course areas include, but are not limited to, cultural diversity and social justice, human behavior in the social environment, community and organizational practice, social welfare history, school social work, and chemical dependency. We are particularly interested in individuals who teach from a social justice perspective.

The program places a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion of all under-represented populations in both its student and faculty recruitment efforts.

The program offers two social work degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) and Master of Social Work (MSW). For additional information about the program go to: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/swcj

Part-time lecturers may also have the opportunity to teach courses in the Criminal Justice program. If you are interested in teaching in the Criminal Justice curriculum, please also include which Criminal Justice courses you are interested and/or qualified to teach in your application materials.

An MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program and at least two years of post-MSW degree experience in a social service setting.

Demonstrated competence in teaching or alternative teaching/training settings;

Teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred.

Applications materials include: 1) a brief letter delineating interest and qualifications, with specific content related to how you would address social justice, equity, and inclusion of under-represented populations in your teaching; 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness in the classroom or alternative teaching/training settings; 3) curriculum vitae; and 4) the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials are accessed and should be submitted to Interfolio.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until all positions are filled. For additional information, contact Dr. JaeRan Kim at kimjr@uw.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon acceptable outcomes regarding background check and sexual misconduct.  State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the successful candidate.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information

Under Washington State Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.