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Instructor - Social Work University of Nebraska at Omaha - 4.1 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time | Non-tenure $81,000 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work Full Job Description Position Information Job Title Instructor - Social Work Department Grace Abbott School of Social Work Essential Functions The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for an instructor position in the Grace Abbott School of Social Work. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure position renewable on an academic year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the enrollment needs of the university. Anticipated start date is January 4, 2027. This position is ideal for experienced social work practitioners and teaching-focused educators who are passionate about preparing the next generation of social workers through practice-informed instruction. The Instructor role emphasizes excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and integration of applied social work practice. Workload would be 12 credit hours fall and spring semesters with opportunities to serve on departmental committees. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes. Work Schedule Additional Duties Required Qualifications Candidates must have an MSW plus a minimum of two years of practice experience. Preferred Qualifications Current social work licensure or license eligibility is preferred. Relevant social work practice experience or demonstrated expertise may include, but is not limited to: mental and behavioral health practice, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, child welfare, work with immigrant and refugee populations, cross-cultural or community based social work. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate social work courses is preferred, including in-person, hybrid, or distance education formats. Experience incorporating experiential learning, service learning, or community engagement, as well as commitment to working with under-served populations is preferred. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Salary 81,000 Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026F-00111 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please submit the following: 1.) Cover letter 2.) CV 3.) Transcript (official or unofficial) from highest held degree. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please reach out to: Dr. Susan Reay, Director for the Grace Abbott School of Social Work, or 402-554-2824.