We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant Professor to teach social work courses across the BSW and JMSW Programs. This is a 9-month appointment. The Academic Professional Track offers non-tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional and service responsibilities. Appointments are renewable on a yearly basis.
Typical duties include:
- Teach social work courses in the undergraduate and graduate social work curriculum via in-person and online delivery.
- Create or co-create course content materials in the areas of expertise.
- Create a student-centered learning environment, responsive to student needs.
- Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
- Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies.
- Advise and mentor social work students, including support in academic and professional development.
- Supporting program accreditation efforts (CSWE).
- Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation-related curriculum, assessment, and ongoing reaffirmation.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement.
- Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is required.
- Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate must hold a Master of Social Work Degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
- LCSW with two years of post-MSW professional clinical social work practice experience.
- Higher education teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Social Work or related field, or a DSW.
- Proficiency with Canvas LMS and online course development.
- Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and EPAS standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations, including adult learners.
Tenure Status Not on Track