Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work
About The Position
James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for one tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Social Work, College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS). The Department of Social Work offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Department is a thriving academic unit that offers multiple interprofessional educational (IPE) opportunities including an interdisciplinary minor: Family Studies (which has dual foci in family ecology and gerontology). Currently, the Department is actively exploring the development of a CSWE-accredited MSW program. The BSW program has a long history of excellence, leadership in social work education, and continuous national accreditation. We are a student-centered department that values open interactions between students and faculty. Our faculty of eight members is committed to respectful, supportive collegiality. CHBS is committed to shaping a forward-thinking and dynamic environment by refining policies, practices, and processes that strengthen our community, drive real-world advancement, and maintain spaces conducive to individual and collective growth. Through education, scholarship, and service, individuals are inspired to make responsible and meaningful contributions to the college, campus, local community, and broader world. Join us in fostering collaboration and innovation as we grow a dynamic college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging, champions excellence, and shares a sense of purpose. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a thriving environment where a wide range of perspectives are embraced, and fairness is upheld.
Requirements
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program (or documented equivalent for international programs) and a DSW, PhD, or other doctoral degree related to social work (ABD candidates with a completion date before August 1, 2027, will be considered)
- Minimum of two years (24 months) of post-MSW, agency-based practice experience
- Expertise in direct individual, family, and group practice
- The ability to engage successfully with a broad range of students and colleagues, to help students understand various perspectives, and to mentor varied students and communities
- Rank and appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications; a more extensive record of scholarship, teaching, and service is required for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience teaching across CSWE curricular areas particularly in individual, family, and group -practice
- Demonstrated interest in graduate social work education program development
Responsibilities
- Teaching, research, and service.
- Teaching, with a typical schedule of 3/3 plus a 1/1 assignment load of active professional advising.
Benefits
- Dual Career and Community Resources Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
