Instructor OR Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Instructor or Senior Instructor
Working Title: Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director or Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director
FTE: Full-time or part-time Full-Time
Salary Range: Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director $60,000-$65,000; Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director, $65,000-$70,000
Position #00836579- Requisition #38065
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado Denver's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program will be an undergraduate degree delivered in a hybrid format to prepare students for entry-level, professional, generalist social work practice and for graduate social work education. Located in the Department of Sociology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), the BSW will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to capture both an academic liberal arts emphasis and the necessary knowledge and skills to enter professional social work practice. The program is expected to begin enrolling students in Spring 2027.

The Sociology Department, located in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has 11 rostered faculty, including 7 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. We have approximately 100 undergraduate majors and 20 MA students. Faculty specializations include law & policy, criminology, health & medicine, and families. We are committed to inclusive excellence in our teaching and mentoring and through the programs we offer our students. The department is dedicated to increasing the diversity of our community and our curriculum.

The University of Colorado Denver is the premier urban research university in Colorado, serving more than 19,000 undergraduate, graduate, and health professions students in Denver, Aurora, and online. The University is located on two main campuses: the Denver campus, and the Anschutz Medical Campus, located in nearby Aurora, Colorado. The Denver campus serves about 15,000 students, roughly half of whom are in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for an open rank non-tenure track Instructor or Senior Instructor of Social Work to serve as Field Education Director for its new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The position is located in Denver, Colorado and is not remote. This is a full-time (9 months) academic year faculty appointment. Summer work may be available as an additional appointment. The position will start in Summer 2026.

The Department seeks a dynamic administrator-teacher with a track record of success managing social work field education with a significant online presence. The incoming BSW Field Education Director will help support the launch of CU Denver's BSW degree and work with the Program Director to make and maintain relationships with social work professionals and social service organizations in the community and region.

Time allocation for this position is 80% teaching (equivalent to 8 classes per year, 4 classes in each fall and spring semester) and 20% service. The BSW Field Education Director is an administrative role compensated by a 40% release of teaching responsibility (equivalent to 4 classes per year, 2 classes in each fall and spring semester) and one month of summer salary. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach required courses within the Bachelor of Social Work curriculum as well as within an existing emphasis area. The position requires a flexible teaching schedule to include day and evening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This position reports to the Chair of Sociology.

In addition to possessing a record of effective leadership in social work field practice, the successful candidate will have established success in mentoring students of diverse ethnicities, nationalities, and genders, including first-generation undergraduates, be familiar with successful strategies for delivering social work curriculum online, and demonstrate the capacity for working collaboratively with department and campus colleagues. The candidate is expected to have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Instructor/ or Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director
What you will do:

• Provide administrative and curriculum oversight of BSW Field Education.
• Work with the Program Director to make and maintain relationships with social work professionals and social service organizations in the community and region.
• Assist with the CSWE accreditation process.
• Supervise field students, conduct field site visits, and oversee the field placement process.
• Draft and maintain the program's Field Manual.
• Oversee the implementation and quality of field orientations for students, agencies, field advisors, and new field educators.
• Teach 12 credits of core social work courses per academic year.
• Participate in departmental, college, and campus committees as required.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

For Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
• At least 2 years of post-MSW social work practice experience and leadership experience
• Active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire and an active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire

For Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE- accredited program.
• At least 5 years of post-MSW social work practice experience and leadership experience.
• Active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire and an active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualification to possess for All Positions (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with online teaching and distance education programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
• Strong administrative, leadership, management and supervisory knowledge and skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage and work with diverse stakeholders in the department, college, university, and larger community.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $60,000-$65,000 for Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director and $65,000-$70,000 for Senior Instructor/Bachelor of Social Work Field Education Director.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by January 1, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
* A cover letter indicating how the applicant meets this position's required and preferred qualifications.
* Curriculum vitae.
* A statement describing leadership experience and philosophy.
* Evidence of excellence in teaching, including course evaluations, sample syllabi, and/or other materials.
* Contact information for at least three referees who would be able to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Questions should be directed to Jennifer Reich, at jennifer.reich@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.