Instructor of Social Work

Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Teaches four courses per semester in the MSW and/or BSW programs, providing instruction through both traditional face-to-face and online formats.
• Provides academic advising to BSW and MSW students.
• Engages in departmental, college, and university initiatives as appropriate. 

Employment Conditions: A nine-month full-time appointment at the instructor level. Salary is competitive and dependent on academic qualifications.   

Position Availability:  January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Required:

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Two or more years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience. 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in online and face-to-face settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative engagement within the department.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred:

• A doctorate degree in social work or a related field. 
• Evidence of successful teaching with online educational technology. 

Application Instructions

Review of applicants will begin on September 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. For more information, please see http://www.winthrop.edu/hr/

Required materials:

1. A letter of interest, including teaching philosophy;
2. Current curriculum vitae or resume;
3. Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
4. Copies of all graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application); and
5. Names and contact information (postal address, email address, and phone number) for three professional references.

 

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

 

 

Benefits

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx

 

Background Check

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.