Part-Time Faculty: SWK 754 Death, Dying, and Terminal Illness (Fall 2025)
Part-Time Faculty: SWK 754 Death, Dying, and Terminal Illness (Fall 2025)
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Job Description
SWK 754 Death Dying and Terminal Illness Death dying terminal illness and coping with trauma and loss impacting individuals families and identified social networks. Social work practice theory and ethics surrounding the dying process. Companion animals considered. Requires prior clinical coursework. Course Overview The primary aim of this course is to explore the meaning of death terminal illness and coping strategies associated therewith. Theoretical consideration is given to aspects of dying and the death process. Attention to areas of social work practice vis--vis ethical and practice issues of the dying patient and loved ones adjusting to interpersonal loss will be covered. Attention is also given to the human-animal bond and the loss of a beloved animal companion. Rudiments of comprehensive service provision to the terminally ill and bereaved individuals via particular interventions animal-assisted therapies and models of practice is addressed. Recognition of ways in which culture ethnicity and human diversity shape the bereavement experience is underscored throughout the course.
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 mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. Completion and submission of CSWE competency-based 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 online graduate-level social work teaching experience preferred. Candidate must have 2 years post-masters experience. Must be able to teach online.
Employment Type
Part-Time
