SOCIAL WORK - LECTURER (NON-TENURE-TRACK)

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont invites nominations and applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position in the Department of Social Work, beginning in Fall 2026, at the rank of Lecturer. We are seeking applicants who wish to join a department with a distinctive progressive orientation emphasizing critical perspectives and possibilities for transformative change. We seek candidates who can support our goal to address the dilemmas, injustices and inequities facing our communities; and who will engage with practical applications of transformative perspectives in these challenging times.

Candidates should have the ability to teach and develop curriculum in a Social Work department with an underpinning philosophy of transformative perspectives. The position will involve instructing in core areas of the social work curriculum (e.g., human behavior and the social environment, generalist social work practice, and / or social policy), as well as practicum education administration, academic advising, and departmental service. Expertise in any of the above areas is preferred.

The Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Works accreditedBSW and MSW programs prepare social work professionals for direct practice, policy, and administrative positions in a multiplicity of contexts. Our curricula emphasize a critical, reflective orientation that positions social workers as collaborative agents of change. Our distinctiveness is particularly reflected in our nationally recognized MSW program that features a specialized practice curriculum in social constructionist-informed transformative social work. Department members strive to create a working environment which embeds a transformative approach into relationships with colleagues, students, and members of the professional community.

The College

The Mission of the College of Education and Social Services is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in social work, education, and human services; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families, and communities.

The University

Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most often found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVMs tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The Community

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly multicultural population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Responsibilities :

Successful candidates will assume a range of responsibilities that include :

• Teaching Foundation / Generalist courses with a focus on at least two curricular areas of the Social Work curriculum (for example, human behavior and the social environment, generalist social work practice, etc.);
• Supporting the Practicum Education Coordinator with BSW and MSW practicum (placement) coordination, with particular attention to building and maintaining new partnerships in geographically dispersed areas of Vermont;
• Advising BSW and MSW students;
• Collaborative and active involvement in department governance and outreach activities; and
• Contributing to service activities within the program, department, college, university, and profession.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements :

Desirable qualifications

Application Process

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages : Department of Social Work; Bachelor of Social Work; Master of Social Work; Practicum Education; the College of Education and Social Services website; and the University of Vermonts website.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground : Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVMs mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Anticipated starting date is August 24, 2026 . Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Include 1) a cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet position requirements; 2) a current curriculum vitae ; 3) a separate statement on how you, as a faculty member in the department, with your teaching, practicum education administration, advising and service, would enhance the work of the Department of Social Work and the impact of Our Common Ground values at UVM; and 4) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced to on-campus interviews in the search process. Candidates that advance to on-campus interviews will also be expected to provide evidence of excellence in teaching. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. For more information about the position, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Jennifer Putney by email at Jennifer.Putney@uvm.edu.

SALARY RANGE : $58,500-$62,000. Subject to experience and qualifications.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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