What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Lecturer, Social Work position at Dominican University?
Position Title: Visiting Lecturer, Social Work
Department: School of Social Work
Reports To: Director, School of Social Work
Location: River Forest Campus
Position Summary:
The SSW is seeking an individual who has clinical experience and expertise in working with children, youth and families to teach in our Social Work program. Applicants with practice experience in working with DCFS and child welfare are especially encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach Master of Social Work courses focusing on inclusive, critical, and active pedagogical approaches in both online/in-person and hybrid formats.
- Participate in School of Social Work meetings and serve on School of Social Work committees.
- Curriculum development with a focus on children, youth, and families.
Required Qualifications:
- MSW and LCSW
- Two years of post-MSW clinical practice experience
- Clinical experience working with children & youth
- A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Social Work
- Background in child welfare with appropriate certificates (DCFS certificates & licenses)
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday standing, moving around, or sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
- SALARY: $55,500 - $59,500 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Salary : $55,500 - $59,500
