Lecturer in Social Work (multiple positions)

About the University

Established in 1965 Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later the University continues to serve over 16000 of Colorados extraordinary and diverse students providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado MSU Denver is a model university for todays college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable flexible and holistic education MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees and career and life success.

At MSU Denver we are committed to our CADRE values:Community Access Diversity Respect and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education fostering open dialogue and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students faculty and staff.

About the Department of Social Work

The mission of the Department of Social Work is to provide an inclusive inspiring environment for undergraduate graduate and community education in social work that is value driven research informed culturally responsive academically rigorous and which links theory with practice.

The Department of Social Workat MSU Denver prides itself on a richly talented faculty comprisedof teacher-scholars who are highly dedicated tosupportstudents in growing as social work scholarspractitionersand leaders in the multitude of settings.MSU Denver faculty haveexpertisein culturally responsive practice that is relationally based. We are actively interrogating and revising our curriculum to reflect anti-oppressive practices while educating our students for the provision of effective clinical social work services with diverse communities in micro mezzo and macro settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations. We work to actively to engage in anti-racist practices in all aspects of our programming; faculty members are encouraged to actively engage in our aspirations to dismantle systems of oppression. While weseekdemonstratedability and experience teaching social work theory practice and/or research related courses priority will be given to applicants with research methods program evaluation and project-based learning course experience.

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denveris seeking applicants forfull-time non-tenure-track faculty appointments beginning Fall 2026. We are seeking to hire one faculty member for our MSW program; this position is an in person on campus lecturer role that has the potential for renewal. We are also seeking to hire one faculty member for our BSSW program; this position is an in person on campus lecturer role that is for the 2026-2027 academic year only.

The successful candidates willservein the areas of departmental need candidate qualifications andexpertise.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $55000 - $62000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity education experience discipline specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical dental retirement tuition benefit free RTD pass and more. For a brief overview of these options please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denvers career site and search for JR105221.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member please upload the following required materials:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter

3. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned

4. Teaching philosophy (2 pages max).Please detail your interest and/or prior experience with teaching diverse adult three values that guide your teaching practices focusing on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. You may include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students.

5. References. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references.

Important Note: Due to volume of applications received only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine some documents together or combine all documents into one pdf file if needed.

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidates permission.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through Monday June 15 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Open Until Filled

The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview please see: University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique access-oriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.