Part-Time Lecturer, MSCFT Program

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R109470 Position Description:

The Kent School of Social Work invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer (PTL) teaching positions in the following program areas:

Salary based on a per credit hour value of course taught (Typically a 3-credit hour course)

We offer courses in traditional and online settings.

MSCFT Program (One Position – In person Class)

Requirements : Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Kentucky; master’s degree in family science, couple and family therapy, social work, or related field, plus at least two years post-masters experience in clinical work; AAMFT-Approved Supervisor or Supervisor Candidate, or eligible to become one.

Resumes will be screened as need arises. Applicants will be considered as openings become available for teaching in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters and the Winter Session. This advertisement is effective for six months after the date it is first posted. If you are not hired during that time you will need to reapply. If you are a non-exempt University employee (e.g., hourly) you are not eligible to apply.

Part-Time Lecturers are expected to attend orientation/trainings/liaison meetings 3x per semester, submit course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated course chair, maintain collegial and respectful relations with members of the UofL community and external stakeholders, and submit course data and final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer.

In addition, to the resume/CV, applicants should respond to the following four prompts. Discuss the strategies that you think work best in facilitating learning among students in higher education?

• •Describe the optimal relationship between students and the instructor.
• •Please describe how you work to create positive classroom environment (online and/or face to face) that is welcoming and builds community in the classroom? Please provide a specific example.
• •What methods might you use to monitor and adjust your teaching/instruction to increase learning of all students?
• •Select three of the following options below and for each selected, describe one or two specific examples of how you implemented the practice.
• •Ensure students understand the circumstances that contribute to the problems facing those social workers who serve individuals, families, groups, organizations, neighborhoods, other geographic areas, society, and those in other countries,
• •Ensure students understand how to apply the NASW Code of Ethics or the CFLE Code of Ethics to our work at all these levels,
• •Ensure students tailor services and policies to the needs of the individuals, families, groups, etc. we serve and champion,
• •Ensure students advocate for tailored services and policies at the macro and mezzo levels,
• •Ensure students advocate for strategies and policies that ensure positive outcomes for those we serve (including organizations, neighborhoods, society at large)
• •Ensure students understand the importance of being seen, heard, and responded to; the importance of relationship building and cohesion within groups and organizations to promote well-being

(If you have not taught previously, what are some things that you could do to promote all these activities or share examples from your social work practice experience noted above.

Only a single attachment is allowed; please create a single document containing your resume/CV and response to the four prompts.

• Overview of the University
• The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. It was a municipally supported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970. The University has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses 7 of the university's 12 colleges and schools. The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville's medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. The 243-acre Shelbyhurst Campus is located in eastern Jefferson County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.