Assistant Professor of Social Work - College of Education and Community Innovation

Grand Valley State University • Grand Rapids, MI

103d • $66,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) School of Social Work seeks two tenure track – assistant professors, full-time, 9-month contract teaching in generalist BSW & MSW courses. This position may include an opportunity for spring/summer teaching with additional compensation. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) classifies GVSU BSW and MSW programs as campus-based and all required courses are taught in person or hybrid. We are seeking innovative educators who are excited about teaching in person and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who teach in this program. The open positions are for Assistant Professors, subject to funding approval.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited MSW Program (or equivalent).
• Doctorate (PhD or DSW) in Social Work or a closely related discipline, or ABD with doctoral degree expected within 18 months of hire date.
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional social work experience in the relevant teaching area of focus.
• Evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the teaching and learning of social work education.
• Record of, or demonstrated potential for, teaching across macro, mezzo, and micro levels of social work practice at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability/interest to teach face to face in traditional 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 humility.
• Demonstrated commitment to all students, including inclusion focused social work practices in alignment with CSWE standards.
• 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 at time of hire, PhD preferred.
• Three years post MSW professional social work experience in the relevant teaching area of focus; LMSW (or equivalent) preferred for the micro position.
• Ability to contribute to the university through scholarship, professional practice, or teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage in teaching and ongoing development of Social Work courses for both BSW and MSW students.
• Maintain a standard teaching load of 9 credit hours 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 School of Social Work, the University, and the surrounding community.
• Provide departmental support as needed.

Benefits

• $66,000 - $68,000 salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree