Social Work, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
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Job Number: FAC585
Work Type: Lecturer
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Psychology and Human/Social/Protective Services
Job Title
Social Work, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Social Work
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#123310) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2025.
The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching five (on-site and online) undergraduate and graduate courses per semester and maintaining the required number of office hours each week.
Required Education
A master of social work from a CSWE accredited program is required by the appointment date.
Required License/Registration/Certification
A social work license or license eligibility in the State of Tennessee is required.
Other Desirables
Those with a master-level social work license (LMSW, MCSW and/or LAPSW), one (1) year full-time or three (3) years adjunct teaching experience at the higher education level, two (2) years of full-time experience at any level of social work practice, or those with a PhD or a DSW in social work or a closely related field will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Ariana Postlethwait at Ariana.Postlethwait@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 05/06/2025
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