Posting Details Position Information Position Title Per Course Faculty, Social Work (Summer/Fall 2025) Work Location Springfield Campus Department School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences Term Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only) Begin Date -Spring Term Begin Date - Summer Term 06/02/2025 Begin Date - Fall Term 08/18/2025 Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus Description of Primary Duties The Social Work Program offers both BSW and MSW degrees. Candidates for per course positions should possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work and have at least 2 years post- MSW social work practice experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred. We have openings for courses in Social Work Practice courses at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. We also have elective in Substance Abuse. Skills per course instructors should possess: a knowledge of web based technology for teaching is preferred, to exercise good communication skills, and to hold office hours as needed to assist in student learning. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Missouri State University accepts applications for Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law. Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. 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Posting Detail Open Date 03/07/2025 Close Date 08/25/2025 Posting Number 20250010PCF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/80259 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) + * Do you have a Master's Degree? + No + Yes + * What discipline is your Master's degree? (Open Ended Question) + * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee? + Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee. + No, I am not currently employed by the University. + No, I am a current per course faculty member. + No, I am a current part-time staff University employee. + No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant. + No, I am a current student University employee. + * How many years of post-secondary teaching experience do you have? (Open Ended Question) + * How many years of post-MSW social work practice experience do you have? (Open Ended Question) + * What kind of practice experience have you had? (Open Ended Question) + * In which program to you prefer to teach? + BSW + MSW + No preference + * Of the following areas of content, please list the area(s) you prefer to teach: Social Welfare Policy, Introduction to Social Work, HBSE, Practice I--Individuals, Practice II--Families and Groups, Practice III--Communities and Organizations, Research Methods, Social and Economic Justice, Human Diversity, Field Experience, Substance Abuse, Family Health and Violence, Child Welfare, Women's Issues (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 + Certificate/License-1 + Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) + Other Documents -1 + Unofficial Transcripts -2