Assistant/Associate Professor
About The Position
This position is for an Assistant/Associate Professor with a minimum qualification of a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited institution and a PhD in Social Work or a related field. The role requires two years of post-MSW social work practitioner experience and two years of teaching experience in social work education. Preferred qualifications include a record of peer-reviewed scholarship, evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity (including grant-funded research), and practice experience in areas such as research methods, medical/hospital social work, community health, behavioral health, program evaluation, and policy/advocacy. Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, academic advising, online learning systems, and online pedagogy is also preferred. Content expertise in generalist or specialized courses is desired, particularly in areas like research methods, health and social welfare policy, healthcare-focused practice, behavioral health practice, and trauma-informed practice. The ideal candidate will have experience and sensitivity in working with diverse populations, a demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to integrate culturally responsive practices.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited institution
- PhD in Social Work or related field
- Two (2) years post-MSW social work practitioner experience in the field of social work
- Two (2) year teaching experience in social work education
Nice To Haves
- Record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for appointment at the Assistant/ Associate Professor rank
- Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.
- Practice experience within one or more of the following areas: Research methods, Medical/hospital social work, Community health, Behavioral health and integrated systems, Program evaluation and management, Policy and advocacy work
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and instructional design
- Experience in academic advising and student support services
- Experience with online learning management systems, education platforms and technologies
- Experience with online pedagogy and tools
- Content expertise in generalist or specialized courses including but not limited to: Research methods, Health and social welfare policy and advocacy, Research and evaluation, Healthcare-focused social work practice, Behavioral health-focused social work practice, Social work within health and aging, School-based social work practice, Trauma-informed practice, Substance use assessment and treatment
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
