Assistant Professor - Social Work

Universities of Wisconsin • River Falls, WI

23h

About The Position

This full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Social Work Program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester. As this is a small program, the ability to teach a variety of courses across the social work curriculum is expected. Compensation is based upon qualifications, including both education and experience.

Requirements

• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• A doctorate or ABD with degree in hand on date of appointment is required.
• At least 2 years post MSW full time experience in professional social work practice is required.
• Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is required.
• Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the Department and the University’s commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD/DSW in social work is strongly preferred.
• Post MSW practice experience with policy, communities, and organizations or other macro settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.
• Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses across the BSW curriculum suited to experience and expertise.
• Supervise field placements as Faculty Liaison including facilitating/teaching weekly SOWK 472 Field Instruction sessions.
• Advise students and mentor undergraduate research and creative activities.
• Engage in research, scholarly, or creative activity that supports University programs.
• Actively participate in committee work, as well as curriculum, professional development, and service to external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 7.20%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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