Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Tenure Track Faculty - Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Division
Divison of Academic Affairs

Department
Dean Social Work

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Faculty

Faculty Rank

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Range

Salary Range
$75,000 to $120,000 (Based on discipline)

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The SSW faculty position involves research, teaching, advising and related services.
• A commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice.
• The successful candidate will focus on the preparation of urban practitioners and leaders, policy experts, knowledge producers, scholars and social work educators who are committed to solving urban issues and problems and improving the quality of life for urban communities.
• There will be a special focus on urban children, youth and families, school social work, gerontology and public health social work within a social and economic justice framework. Research in the area of Urban Violence highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community
• partners are also expected.
• Assistant Professors are required to teach in the BSW and/or MSW Programs; conduct school, university, and community service, and have a beginning record of research and scholarship.
• Interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments are also required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Assistant Professor Applicants must have an earned doctorate in social work or a related field prior to the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, and a master's degree in social work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
A beginning record of research and scholarship is required. Interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice is a must. Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Practice experience and research focus in the areas of Gerontology, Public Health, Addictions, and Urban
• Violence and Crime preferred.
• Online instruction is also highly valued.
• Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health social work, urban children youth and families and school social
  work.
• Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FA00331

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
04/10/2024

Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please list the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references in the References section of the application.