Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA

23h

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to social work education through teaching and scholarly work. Candidates should have a record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate to the Assistant or Associate Professor rank and demonstrate teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research. The position calls for experience in social work practice and social work education. Preferred areas of practice and course expertise include research, healthcare, behavioral health, policy, advocacy, evaluation, aging, school-based practice, trauma-informed practice, and substance use.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution.
• Doctorate in Social Work or a related field.
• Two years of post-MSW social work practitioner experience in the field of social work.
• Two years of teaching experience in social work education.
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.

Nice To Haves

• Practice experience in one or more of the following areas: research methods; medical or 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 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; and substance use assessment and treatment.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree