Assistant Professor (Tenure or Clinical Track), Social Work

Company: Utah State University
Location: Logan
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

The Department of Social Work at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track or clinical). The position is located at the USU main campus in Logan, Utah. The Department of Social Work at USU actively pursues social justice and empowerment for all, and especially historically marginalized groups and individuals, through education, research, and community engagement. Thus, the Department of Social Work seeks to hire an individual whose teaching practice incorporates a social justice philosophy and is grounded in a strengths and empowerment perspective.Position: This is a nine-month appointment with USU's social work program (MSW and BSW degrees). Requirements include the ability to teach primarily in the BSW program.Tenure-track positions have a role assignment of 75% Teaching, supervising, and advising; 15% Research; and 10% Service. Tenure-track positions are renewed annually during the probationary period assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment.Clinical-track positions have a role assignment of 90% Teaching, supervising, and advising; and 10% Service. Clinical-track positions are renewed annually, assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment and availability of funds.The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2022.1) Teach courses in BSW and MSW programs; 2) advise undergraduate and graduate students; 3) supervise practicum placements regionally; 4) engage in scholarship and professional productivity; and 5) provide service to the department, the statewide campus, and the social work profession.Minimum QualificationsTenure Track: 1) an MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program; 2) two years post-MSW practice experience; and 3) an earned doctorate (PhD or DSW) in social work or closely related field at the time of appointment.Clinical Track: 1) an MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program; and 2) two years post-MSW practice experience.Preferred QualificationsTenure Track:1) experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels; 2) teaching experience with online and distance education technology; 3) a record of scholarly activity; and 4) experience with practicum student supervision.Clinical Track:1) experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels; 2) CSW or LCSW, or eligibility for Utah state licensure; 3) teaching experience with distance education technology; and 4) experience supervising practicum students.Along with the online application, please attach:CV (to be uploaded to the applicant profile)Cover Letter (to be copied and pasted into a fillable form within the online application)Names and contact information of at least three references (requested in the online application)**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefitsEmployees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.or contact:U.S. Department of Education,Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,800-421-3481, of Education,Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, 04/18/2022

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