Chairperson Social Work

University of Arkansas System • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Requirements

• PhD/DSW in Social Work or in a related field and MSW from a CSWE accredited pro-gram with a minimum of two years post-MSW degree practice experience in social work practice.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• College-level teaching experience and knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards preferred.
• Candidates should have an ability to teach across the undergraduate generalist social work curriculum, and develop online courses that align with the Council on Social Work Education standards.
• Applicants are subject to background check.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience and knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Chairperson provides leadership to the social work program
• Teaches courses in the social work program
• Administrative responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: budgeting, writing reports, supervising social work faculty, chair curriculum committee and social work faculty meetings, chair program’s admission committee, chair accreditation process, and engage in research, scholarly activities, and service.

Benefits

• The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world.
• The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty.
• The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.
• It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being.

What This Job Offers

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