Assistant Professor

Daemen University • Town of Amherst, NY

17d

About The Position

Daemen University seeks applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track teaching position in its Social Work and Sociology Department. The successful candidate will teach Clinical Social Work Practice courses (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents) and/or elective courses focusing on populations, conditions, or intervention strategies. Courses may be taught in person or hybrid on the Amherst (Main) Campus or via Distance Education (Online). This is a twelve (12) month appointment.

Requirements

• Possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-Accredited College or University
• Minimum: Two-years post-MSW experience
• Minimum: Two (2) years teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Be credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York or other jurisdiction or willing to pursue, transfer, or renew licensure.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in Social Welfare or related disciplines is strongly desired. Candidates will be considered if they can provide evidence demonstrating they are on a path to timely degree completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes in keeping with standards established by Social Work & Sociology faculty and administration in consultation with the Academic Dean and Provost;
• Assess proficiency of teaching and accomplishments of students in assigned courses at regular and timely intervals;
• Provide advisement to diverse students in preparation for graduation, future academic pursuits, and/or professional social work practice;
• Mentor students in completion of service/research projects, independent studies, and other scholarly activities;
• Assist in the on-going design, implementation, and evaluation of the Social Work & Sociology curriculum;
• Keep abreast of field of study/profession by reading current scholarship and attending relevant professional development training and/or conferences;
• Provide evidence of an active and productive research agenda;
• Engage in service through participation with the Institute for Government and Non-Profit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), field education supervision, or other;
• Perform committee work within the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University including re-accreditation related activities;
• Assist in marketing, communications, and student recruitment for the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University;
• Attend meetings called by the Daemen University President, Provost, Academic Dean, Department Chair, and/or MSW Program Director; and
• Perform other duties as requested and/or required in accordance with the Daemen University Faculty Handbook

Benefits

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees