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Part-Time Faculty: SWK 733 (M701): Social Work Practice in Mental Health (Spring 2026)
Syracuse University
USD 2,023.37-2,084.07 / hour
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job # | 078520 |
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| Job Title | Part-Time Faculty: SWK 733 (M701): Social Work Practice in Mental Health (Spring 2026) |
| Location | Syracuse, NY - (online) |
| Campus | Syracuse, NY |
| Commitment to On-Campus Experience | |
| Pay Range | $2,023.37 – $2,084.07 per credit hour |
| Pay Determination | Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Hours | As determined by department/chair. Class meets: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM EST, w/async content management (async opens 1/6/2026) Office hours required. |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Rank | PTI/Adjunct |
| Unionized Position Code | UA |
| Job Description | The School of Education seeks an online instructor to teach SWK 733 (M701): Social Work Practice in Mental Health (3 credits). Description: Advanced practice course in clinical social work concentration. Focuses on integration of knowledge in SW program, while including group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and professional use-of-self perspective. This course builds on foundational social work practice courses (SWK 601, SWK 730, and SWK 732) and equips students with advanced skills and methods to work effectively with clients in various settings. A core focus is on the professional use-of-self, encouraging students to reflect on their values, biases, and strengths to foster meaningful and effective client relationships. Students will also learn to approach human behavior holistically by integrating bio-psychosocial-spiritual and ecological-systemic models. These frameworks help students understand how factors like physical health, mental health, social environments, cultural contexts, and ecological systems shape clients’ lives. By applying these models, students will design personalized interventions that address the unique needs of individuals, families, and groups while enhancing their skills in assessment and treatment planning. The course offers practical training in evidence-based approaches: Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychopharmacology The course also highlights the importance of addressing issues of diversity and equity in practice. Students will examine how factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, power, and privilege shape clients’ experiences and influence therapeutic outcomes. Through case studies, discussions, and real-world examples, students will develop the skills to navigate these dynamics with cultural humility and competence. Class sessions include discussions of field experiences, case presentations, and opportunities for collaborative feedback with peers and the instructor. Taken concurrently with the field practicum, this course provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to enhance their clinical social work practice. |
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| Job Specific Qualifications | Not Applicable |
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| Physical Requirements | Not Applicable |
| Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable |
| Application Instructions | Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter. |
| About Syracuse University | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. |
| About the Syracuse area | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. |
| EEO Statement | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. |
| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. |
| Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect. |
| Quick Link | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111069 |
| Job Posting Date | 09/25/2025 |
| Application Deadline | 12/20/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Priority Consideration | |
| Job Category | Faculty |
| Message to Applicants |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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