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Job Description
Part-Time Faculty:
SWK 672 (M700) Field Instruction II (Fall 2026)
Location:
Syracuse, NY - (online)
Pay Range:
$2,084.07 - $2,146.59 per credit hour
Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.
The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach SWK 672 (M700) - Field Instruction II (3 credits), online 90-minute Synchronous Session w/asynchronous content management. Supervised practice experience to apply knowledge, social work principles, values, and methods and obtain increasing competence and skill for professional practice
Course Overview:
The two components of SWK 672 include: 1. An agency-based maximum of 200-hour internship in an approved human service agency under the supervision of a field instructor. 2. A live session seminar that meets every other week (See dates of seminar below
Internship Overview:
Provided in collaboration with human/social service agencies, forming an integral part of the preparation of students for professional practice in social work. The foundation-level internship emphasizes generalist social work practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Social work has roots in the liberal arts and the person-in-environment construct. As a generalist practice social work student, you will be expected to promote human and social well-being; social workers use a large range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The generalist practitioner identifies with the social work profession and applies ethical principles and critical thinking in practice. Social workers incorporate diversity in their practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. They recognize, support, and build on the strengths and resilience of all human beings. They engage in research-informed practice and are proactive in responding to the impact of context on professional practice.
Seminar Overview:
Seminar will increase a student's understanding of the internship as a learning experience through critical reflection of practice in field, classroom discussions, assignments, and other coursework. The seminar design is a structured environment in which to integrate theoretical material learned in the classroom with internship experiences. Facilitated discussions synthesize theories, research, policy, and practice, while encouraging exploration of professional ethics as they relate to practice. Students will develop a basic understanding of the social work profession, including the values, ethics, social work roles, key theoretical and practice concepts, the use of self, and the integration of personal and professional values, advocacy, and social justice.
Qualifications:
An MSW with previous online graduate-level social work teaching experience preferred. Candidate must have two years post-masters experience. Must be able to teach online.
Job Specific Qualifications:
Not Applicable Responsibilities:
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. Completion and submission of CSWE competency-based student outcomes for department assessment/accreditation. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
Physical Requirements:
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
Application Deadline:
08/01/2026
Priority Consideration:
To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113284 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-febbf6b4aad0684d8d557c5d74c3075f
