Part-time Instructor (Pool) – Social Work Position Available In Montgomery, Tennessee

Part-time Instructor (Pool)

• Social Work
  Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Full-time Education
  Posted on April 07, 2025
  Posting Details
  Position Information
  Posting Number
  2012571Faculty
  Working Title
  Part-time Instructor (Pool)
• Social Work
  Pay Rate
  Regular/Temporary
  Temporary
  If temporary, list duration
  Type of Appointment
  Temporary
  Contract Period
  Employment Category
  Adjunct Position?

Yes
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
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.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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  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.
  Posting Detail Information
  Open Date
  02/16/2024
  Close Date
  Open Until Filled
  No
  Special Instructions to Applicants
• The number of part-time instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department.
• In order to complete the online application process, you must attach a cover letter and your Resume or Curriculum Vitae. You may attach an unofficial transcript to your file for initial review. Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate.
• 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.
• 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.

You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplicationsapsu” 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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcript
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3