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Austin Peay State University is currently seeking instructors in the area of social work for

various teaching modalities: online, on ground, and hybrid. Seeking individuals with

requisite social work degree and expertise in social work of social service related work.

APSU's Department of Social Work offers an experience that will opens the mind to

social betterment, peace and social justice. Our professors work with small class sizes

that encourage professional and personal growth. Our goal is to develop students as

compassionate, ethical and knowledgeable social workers who are committed to helping

vulnerable and repressed groups.

The Social Work Department serves students in both a bachelors and masters of social

work programs. It is our mission to educate students to translate the purposes of social

work into reasoned action, to understand and value diversity, to build on the strengths

and resources of people and the environments, engage in advocacy and use

empowerment as a guiding principle toward helping individuals, families, organizations

and communities change as well as achieve social justice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the discipline of social work.

- Attend departmental orientation sessions specified by department chair.

- Work with department chair and department coordinators to deliver robust and

equitable student experiences.

- Work within the APSU college learning management platform (Desire to Learn).- Submit updated syllabus with assignments, assignment rubrics, and assignment

deadline one in advance of the start of the semester.

- Regularly check APSU email and respond to students emails within 24 hours of email

receipt (weekend exception).

Keep track of student attendance, complete required reporting, keep grades updated,

and submit final grades by semester deadline.

- Comply with all APSU policy guidelines.

Physical Requirements 

 Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force

frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work involves

standing, walking, and instructing.

Required Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelors level: MSW degree or higher in Social Work plus 2 years of practice

experience and/or teaching experience.

- Masters level: Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field (2 years practice

experience required if teaching MSW practice classes).

- Strong communication skills.

- Experience in social helping professions.

- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Unofficial Transcript

3. Letter of Recommendation 1

4. Letter of Recommendation 2

5. Letter of Recommendation 3

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeca R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.