Visiting Assistant College Lecturer

Job Summary

The Cleveland State University's School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant College Lecturer, beginning August 19th, 2024. The successful candidate must be able to develop and teach graduate and undergraduate level courses, in our online and traditional programs. Applicants' areas of clinical expertise can be varied (e.g., trauma-informed care, behavioral health), as well as advanced clinical training in evidence supported modalities. Applicants with experience in other curricular areas such as policy and practice, disparities & inclusion, and human behavior are encouraged to apply. This is a 9-month position with a normal teaching load of 8 courses per year. This is not a remote position, and the successful candidate is expected to be active and engaged on campus.

CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

The School of Social Work is housed in the College of Health (COH) along with the departments of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Health Sciences & Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and the School of Nursing. Together, the College includes more than 23 certificates, undergraduate and graduate health professions and nursing programs all designed to provide clinical and experiential learning, interprofessional practice and scholarship activities. The College of Health operates two on-site health clinics that provide hands-on training to our students and health care to our communities. The College deeply understands its role in advancing health equity, uniquely preparing practitioners and clinicians to practice and lead in a rapidly changing healthcare system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited university;

• At least two years post-MSW practice experience;

• Social work license or ability to be licensed in the state of Ohio;

• Evidence of capacity for effective teaching; and

• Minimum of two years teaching experience and familiarity with using Blackboard (or comparable Learning Management Systems) and online teaching and assessment tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Social Work or related field;

• LISW or equivalent;

• Two-year experience working with diverse populations and have the ability to contribute to our goal to graduate culturally responsive students.