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Details
Posted: 02-May-25
Location: MI
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Internal Number: 497030
| Position Title: | Assistant Professor of Social Work | |
| Location: | Multiple Locations | |
| Department: | 33601 - Social Work | |
| Advertised Salary: | $68,000 to $71,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. | |
| Benefits: | Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-Time | |
| Union Group: | Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) | |
| Term of Position: | 9 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | • The Social Work Department at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position teaching primarily online in our MSW program, with some BSW in-person teaching opportunities as needed at our Big Rapids and Traverse City campuses. • We are recruiting candidates with expertise in the areas of research, mental/behavioral health, policy, macro practice, and community development. However, candidates in all areas are encouraged to apply. • While supporting and encouraging research, Ferris State University is primarily a teaching university. • The role includes; curriculum development, student advising, participation in Department, College, and University academic-related activities. • We urge applicants with substantial social work education experience who are interested in teaching and mentoring our next generation of social workers. • Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's campuses. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. • The start date for this position is August 2025. | |
| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | • MSW from a CSWE accredited institution. | |
| Required Work Experience: | • Two years of post-MSW clinical practice experience • Ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and diverse student populations, and contribute to a multicultural academic environment | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | • Candidate must have/or be eligible and apply for a Michigan Social Work License upon hire. | |
| Physical Demands: |
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | • PhD or doctorate in social work or other related discipline • Prior teaching experience at the college or university level | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Effective teaching by way of good communication, assessment of student learning, and adaptation to various levels of student preparation. • Provide up-to-date coursework and course-related materials. • Use teaching-related technologies when determined appropriate. • Engage in scholarly activities and research. • Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment. • Keep office hours at times convenient for students. • Meet with classes at their scheduled times. • Teach courses, both face-to-face and/or online, in both the BSW and MSW curriculum at off campus sites, currently in Traverse City and Big Rapids. • Carry out academic advising responsibilities. • Participate in the on-going development and implementation of programming at the department, college, and university levels. • Directly responsible to the Social Work Department Chair and Dean. • Responsibilities include; maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically. • Faculty members also have professional responsibilities ,which will include; advising , orientation, registration of students, participation in university committees, and keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment. • Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. • Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | ||
| Skills and Abilities: | • Ability to provide structured courses with clear learning outcomes. • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting. • Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups. • Effective interpersonal skills. | |
| Required Documents: |
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| Optional Documents: | Unofficial Transcript 2 | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | • Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of appropriate degree(s). • Transcripts must include institution name, applicant name, date, degree attained, degree awarded. • Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. • License (REQUIRED): Applicants must obtain and attach a copy of Michigan Social Work License upon hire. • Applicants must attach a teaching philosophy. | |
| Initial Application Review Date: | May 19, 2025 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
| Posting Close Date: | ||
| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. | |
| Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD. | ||
About Ferris State University
Ferris State University prepares students for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. Through its many partnerships and its career-oriented, broad-based education, Ferris serves our rapidly changing global economy and society.
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