Associate Professor / Full Professor, Social Work/Director of Faculty Development

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Faculty Development is a key member of the Dean’s Office. This position provides strategic leadership for faculty development and advancement across the School of Social Work, strengthening support for full-time faculty in teaching, research, and service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. This permanent academic faculty position is 12-month and on-site at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Requirements

• PhD in social work or related field.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience.
• 5 years of progressively responsible academic leadership experience in higher education, with demonstrated experience in faculty development, mentoring, evaluation, and academic personnel processes.
• Tenured or tenure-eligible.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation review.
• Record of teaching and scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment at the Associate level or Professor level.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage timelines, projects, documentation, and competing priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, and service orientation.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of promotion and tenure standards and processes within a research-intensive university, preferably an R1 institution.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive faculty development initiatives aligned with the School’s mission, institutional goals, and strategic priorities.
• Develop structured mentoring and professional development opportunities that support faculty growth, retention, and career advancement.
• Lead the School’s annual faculty evaluation processes, including annual performance reviews, ensuring consistency, transparency, fairness, and alignment with School and University policies and standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive faculty orientation programs and ongoing professional development and training opportunities for faculty across all ranks and career stages.
• Support tenure-track faculty in navigating the promotion and tenure process, including providing guidance on portfolio development, documentation, and preparation for retention, promotion, and tenure reviews.
• Provide similar career advancement support to non-tenure-track and teaching faculty.
• Facilitate the school's tenure and promotion processes.
• Provide direct mentorship to junior, teaching, and other full-time faculty, with particular attention to professional development, career planning, advancement, and successful integration into the School.
• Collaborate with the Dean and Associate Dean on faculty-related policies, procedures, and initiatives that strengthen academic programs and promote effective faculty engagement and success.
• Contribute to a culture of assessment, innovation, and continuous improvement by evaluating faculty development initiatives and using findings to inform future programming and School-level priorities.
• Engage in Council of Social Work (CSWE) accreditation-related assessment and activities.
• Contribute to the School’s instructional mission by teaching undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses across program modalities, including in-person and online instruction.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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