Pueblo, CO
The Department of Social Work at Colorado State University Pueblo offers nationally accredited bachelor and master degree programs for students in Southwest Colorado. The BSW program prepares generalist practitioners to engage in a global society across diverse systems of all sizes, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with interventions grounded in scientific inquiry. Students utilize an anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive perspective to enhance life and dignity for all people in a rapidly changing world. The BSW program has been continuously accredited by CSWE since 1982. The Master of Social Work program at CSU Pueblo prepares students to be advanced social work practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and values for creating effective processes required to serve diverse client populations in systems of all sizes. The MSW program was accredited by CSWE in 2019.
CSU Pueblo is a Hispanic‑serving institution (HSI). As we serve a varying student body, we are dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.
This tenure‑track, nine‑month position (with summer teaching possibly available) provides teaching, scholarship, and advising/service to the Department of Social Work on the main campus in Pueblo and satellite campus in Colorado Springs (approximately 35 miles from Pueblo). This includes the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The program holds classes on weekends only, with students meeting every other weekend (8 times) in the Fall/Spring/Summer semesters, as well as engaging in online learning.
Primary Duties
Teach master level social work courses and advise students. This includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, maintaining office hours, preparation of materials, syllabi, measuring student learning outcomes, ordering and using appropriate textbooks, preparing all methods of evaluation and grading the work submitted, monitoring attendance for compliance with university standards and recording grades.
Build and maintain focused research agendas. Develop and implement appropriate research studies, presenting results of this work at appropriate conferences, and publishing this work in discipline‑appropriate, peer‑reviewed publications.
Service to the department, the college, the university, the community, and the profession through membership and leadership on various committees, both standing and ad hoc, consultation in various capacities, presenting educational in‑services to entities, serving as a board member, and other such activities. Participation in CSWE accreditation compliance activities and suggesting curricular updates and changes are included.
Salary Range $58,000-$64,500
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or D.S.W. awarded or ABD with anticipated completion by August 2025 in Social Work, Social Welfare, a related field, or other doctoral degree in related field.
M.S.W. from a CSWE‑Accredited institution.
2 years post‑M.S.W. social work practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of teaching experience in a CSWE‑Accredited master level social work program.
Evidence of scholarly activity.
Previous experience advising and mentoring social work students.
Evidence of ability to teach across the MSW curriculum with expertise in practice, policy, or research coursework.
Experience developing and modifying curricula.
Prior experience with CSWE accreditation processes, including experience with developing and measuring student learning outcomes.
Evidence of interest and abilities in online, distance, and hybrid education.
Application Instructions All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Application Documents
a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
a current resume or CV
unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Benefits
Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance
Long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Equal Opportunity Statement Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
Accommodation Policy It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at
crc@csupueblo.edu .
Background Check Policy Background checks may include criminal history, national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
Eligibility Requirements The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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CSU Pueblo is a Hispanic‑serving institution (HSI). As we serve a varying student body, we are dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.
This tenure‑track, nine‑month position (with summer teaching possibly available) provides teaching, scholarship, and advising/service to the Department of Social Work on the main campus in Pueblo and satellite campus in Colorado Springs (approximately 35 miles from Pueblo). This includes the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The program holds classes on weekends only, with students meeting every other weekend (8 times) in the Fall/Spring/Summer semesters, as well as engaging in online learning.
Primary Duties
Teach master level social work courses and advise students. This includes teaching 12 credit hours per semester, maintaining office hours, preparation of materials, syllabi, measuring student learning outcomes, ordering and using appropriate textbooks, preparing all methods of evaluation and grading the work submitted, monitoring attendance for compliance with university standards and recording grades.
Build and maintain focused research agendas. Develop and implement appropriate research studies, presenting results of this work at appropriate conferences, and publishing this work in discipline‑appropriate, peer‑reviewed publications.
Service to the department, the college, the university, the community, and the profession through membership and leadership on various committees, both standing and ad hoc, consultation in various capacities, presenting educational in‑services to entities, serving as a board member, and other such activities. Participation in CSWE accreditation compliance activities and suggesting curricular updates and changes are included.
Salary Range $58,000-$64,500
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or D.S.W. awarded or ABD with anticipated completion by August 2025 in Social Work, Social Welfare, a related field, or other doctoral degree in related field.
M.S.W. from a CSWE‑Accredited institution.
2 years post‑M.S.W. social work practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of teaching experience in a CSWE‑Accredited master level social work program.
Evidence of scholarly activity.
Previous experience advising and mentoring social work students.
Evidence of ability to teach across the MSW curriculum with expertise in practice, policy, or research coursework.
Experience developing and modifying curricula.
Prior experience with CSWE accreditation processes, including experience with developing and measuring student learning outcomes.
Evidence of interest and abilities in online, distance, and hybrid education.
Application Instructions All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Application Documents
a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
a current resume or CV
unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
three professional references, either within the application or as an attachment (personal references do not count towards this requirement).
Benefits
Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit plan
Basic term life insurance
Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance
Long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Travel accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
Annual and sick leave
Retirement plans
Employee and dependent tuition discounts
State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Equal Opportunity Statement Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
Accommodation Policy It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at
crc@csupueblo.edu .
Background Check Policy Background checks may include criminal history, national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
Eligibility Requirements The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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