Grand Valley State University - Grand Rapids, MI

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Social Work at Grand Valley State University is a tenure-track, full-time position focused on teaching generalist BSW and MSW courses. The role emphasizes innovative education, collaboration with colleagues, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work practice. The position offers opportunities for research and community engagement, with a starting salary of $64,000, commensurate with experience, and potential for additional compensation through spring/summer teaching.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in teaching and ongoing development of Social Work courses for both BSW and MSW students.
  • Teach a 9-credit hour teaching load per semester.
  • Advise/mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate level.
  • Engage in social work/academic creating and executing research/scholarship agendas and activities.
  • Engage in university service activities at all institutional levels.
  • Engage in professional and community-based services activities.
  • Participate actively in the life of the department.
  • Provide departmental support as needed.

Requirements

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited MSW Program.
  • Doctorate (PhD or DSW) in Social Work or related field or ABD with Doctorate within 18 months of hire date.
  • Two years post MSW professional social work experience.
  • Evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of social work education.
  • A record of, and/or potential to teach courses related to macro, mezzo, and micro related social work practice to social work undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Ability/interest to teach in traditional, hybrid, and online learning environments.
  • A record of, and/or potential for research/scholarship.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access as well as commitment to anti-racist social work practice.
  • Ability to work productively with colleagues with flexibility and creativity.
  • Demonstrate commitment to actively engage in service for the School of Social Work, the University, the profession, and the broader community.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in teaching college level courses in social work and related fields and/or other adult learning settings.
  • Completed PhD or DSW in social work or a related discipline.
  • Three years post MSW professional social work experience.
  • Experience and/or expertise in online teaching and in learning new educational technology tools.
  • Experience teaching or providing training in anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life insurance coverage.
  • Generous employer retirement contributions.
  • Wellness resources.
  • Tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
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