Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Prairie View A&M University • Prairie View, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Social Work in the College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The successful candidate will teach across the department’s on-campus Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and online Master of Social Work (MSW) curricula. The department offers a generalist BASW degree and an MSW program focused on advanced clinical social work, with a specialization in Medical Social Work/Behavioral Health. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

The position requires teaching four courses (12 credit semester hours) each semester, contributing to departmental curriculum and program development, conducting impactful research, publishing and presenting scholarly work, pursuing grants, and supporting students, the university, the community, and the profession.

Applicants must have a doctorate in Social Work or a closely related field and an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program. Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate may be considered if the degree is received by the appointment date. Applicants must also have at least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience, including at least three years of direct clinical practice. Ability to teach across the BASW and MSW curricula is preferred. Online teaching experience and student advisement are also listed.

Requirements

• Doctorate (PhD or DSW) in Social Work or a closely related field; ABD candidates may be considered, but the doctorate must be received by the appointment date.
• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW experience in social work practice, including at least three years of direct clinical practice.
• Commitment to generalist social work, education, and knowledge building.
• Online teaching experience and student advisement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach across the BASW and MSW curricula.
• Interest and knowledge in the social work accreditation process.
• Interest in medical and behavioral areas of social practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience working with culturally and linguistically varied populations.
• Record of publication commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor and evidence of ongoing research projects.
• Record of extramural funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate level.
• Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Evidence of a relational approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of relevant national accrediting bodies and professional standards, including CSWE accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (12 credit semester hours) each semester.
• Work with BSW and MSW students to provide quality social work education.
• Participate in Department of Social Work curriculum and program development.
• Serve on Department of Social Work committees.
• Engage in impactful research and scholarly publications.
• Make scholarly presentations and pursue grant acquisition.
• Participate in student recruitment.
• Take on committee assignments at the university, college, and department levels.
• Provide services to the community and the social work profession.

What This Job Offers

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