Appointment Type: Faculty

FTE: 100

Position Summary:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• A doctorate or ABD with a degree in hand on date of appointment is required.
• At least 2 years post-MSW full-time experience in professional social work practice is required.
• Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is required.
• Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the Department and the University's commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.

• A PhD in social work is strongly preferred.
• Post MSW practice experience with individuals, children and families, mental health, substance abuse, or other micro systems settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.
• Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
• Other Documents: A three-part statement, not to exceed 3 pages, covering
  • your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level
  • your social work practice experience, and
  • your applied research and scholarly activity agenda

• Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

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