Job Description
Falk College seeks a parttime instructor to teach SWK 781 M001 Alcohol & Other in Social Work Practice 3 credits) in the Fall 2024 08/19/202412/10/2024 semester. Course Description: Introduces theory and practice strategies appropriate to understand and address alcohol and other drug problems among clients in various human services settings. This course provides relevant theory and skills needed by social workers to address the alcohol and other drug AOD problems they will encounter with clients in various practice settings. The course uses lecture discussion case study videos music and field experiences to facilitate learning in the following areas: Current theory pertaining to AOD problems the role of selfhelp (mutual aid) groups assessment strategies appropriate to human services settings motivational enhancement relapse prevention family issues key public policy issues and the chemical dependency treatment system. The influence of gender age race disability and sexual orientation on addiction and recovery are also addressed. In keeping with the personal awareness aspect of social work practice the course involves critical exploration by students of their own attitudes and beliefs regarding AOD . Class meets Thursdays 3:306:15 PM EST .
Responsibilities
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures projects or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. Submitting completed midsemester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. Completion and submission of CSWE competencybased student outcomes for department assessment/accreditation. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
Qualifications
MSW with previous graduatelevel social work teaching experience preferred. Candidate must have 2 years postmasters experience.