Social Work Lecturer

Position Information

Position Information


Posting Number
F-1007


Position Title
Social Work Lecturer


College/Unit
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences


Home Department
School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service


Employee Group
Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year


Employment Status
Full-Time


Position Type
9 month (Academic Year)


Position Classification
Fixed-Term Faculty


Position Begin Date
08/24/2026


Position End Date
05/10/2028


Position Summary


The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time fixed-term faculty position in the Bachelor of Social Work program beginning in August 2026. The BSW program at CMU is an in-person program requiring face-to-face instruction and office hour availability. Instructional duties include teaching Generalist Social Work courses throughout the curriculum. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position with a negotiable supplemental summer administrative appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work from an accredited program.
• LLMSW in the State of Michigan.
• Two years of professional experience post-MSW.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• LMSW in the State of Michigan.
• Five years of direct practice in a generalist social work setting.
• Prior teaching experience in a BSW or MSW program and/or experience as a field/practicum instructor.
• Familiarity with online instructional/learning platforms and documentation tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite.

Message to Applicants


Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and/or preparation for teaching, evidence of effectiveness of prior teaching experience, and the contact information for three references.

Review of applicant materials will begin February 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Lissa Schwander, Social Work Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io .

About the Department


The School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service is comprised of political science, public administration, sociology (including social and criminal justice and youth studies), and social work. The School and the social work program have a strong focus on inclusion and justice. The social work program serves a diverse student population in collaboration with diverse communities. For more information, please visit our website .

Posting Begins
11/24/2025


Posting Ends

Open Until Filled
Yes


Type of Recruitment
External


About CMU


Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

EEO Statement


CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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