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Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work

Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work

InsideHigherEdCharlotte, North Carolina
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities

The Department of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work. The position is a 12-month appointment in an innovative, traditional BSW program with a focus on evening courses. The position reports to the Director of the BSW program and includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Faculty responsibilities include teaching a full load of 12 credit hours per semester in the evening track of the BSW Program, participating in student recruitment and advising, scholarship, and participating in university and program governance.
  • Ability to teach across the curricula of the undergraduate program.
  • Work collaboratively with the BSW Program Director to develop and implement evaluation and assessment related to student and program outcomes.
  • Representing the Department of Social Work and the BSW Program on various committees and in BSW Program admission decisions.
  • Maintain compliance with program competencies, policies, and procedures, as well as the CSWE accreditation standards for practicum education.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position requires daily contact with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and staff in order to disseminate necessary information and coordinate daily operations. These relationships are maintained through person-to-person contact primarily via video conferencing technology, phone, and e-mail.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have the following required qualifications :

  • A doctorate is required in social work (PhD or DSW) or a related field.
  • An MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program is required.
  • A minimum of two years post MSW practice experience is required.
  • Preferred candidates will hold a certification / license in social work.
  • A minimum of two years of experience teaching in a CSWE accredited program, with at least one year of experience teaching in an undergraduate program preferred.
  • Knowledge of CSWE Accreditation Standards and process is preferred.
  • Must demonstrate a record of highly successful teaching (preferably including face-to-face, online and hybrid classroom teaching experience), as well as scholarship, and university service.
  • Must be able to work independently but also be an active member of a team.
  • Documented ability to develop courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
  • Demonstrated competence with online pedagogies.
  • Demonstrated congruence with the mission of the Department of Social Work and Johnson C. Smith University.
  • Ability to embrace diversity to best serve a growing higher education community while promoting excellence and innovation.
  • An employment history that demonstrates strong character and outstanding integrity.

    • Supplemental Information

    Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

    Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required. Send letters of recommendation to kgray@jcsu.edu .

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