TENURED PROFESSOR & ASSOCIATE DEAN OF RESEARCH, School of Social Work
2035/I0618

The Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) currently invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Associate Dean of Research as part of the School’s efforts to further deepen its commitment to address significant social issues domestically and globally,

As one of the nation’s top schools of social work, BUSSW is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and evidence-based practice to advance social and economic justice and solve the most pressing societal problems of the 21st century.

The full professor position includes a 50% appointment as associate dean of research offering the individual 50% time to engage in their grant-funded research or a combination of research and graduate (MSW and/or PhD) teaching. The position start date is July 1, 2019.

The School is distinguished by its vision to advance a just society that promotes the health and empowerment of all oppressed groups, and by its mission to develop dynamic and diverse social work practitioners, leaders, and scholars in a multicultural environment. We believe deeply that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive.

The candidate will join a School that has a strong commitment to expand and grow its research enterprise. The ideal candidate should therefore have a passion and vision for strengthening:

• the ability of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and doctoral students to carry out high impact social work and social welfare research,
• research mentorship, collaboration, and teamwork within the School, and
• interdisciplinary research partnerships with the other BU Schools (e.g., Public Health, Medicine, Education, Rehabilitation Sciences, Arts and Sciences) and institutions nationally and globally.

The candidate will join a dynamic school with an extensive research portfolio and supporting alumni. The School has surpassed its initial capital campaign goal of $20 million and now aims to reach $30 million. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean of Research will work closely with the directors of the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) (http://www.bu.edu/ciswh/), an endowed research center, and the Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER) (http://www.bu.edu/cader/) to enhance the Centers capacity to promote social work leadership in health delivery and workforce development.

The BU School of Social Work is located in the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus and is ranked #10 among graduate schools of social work by U.S. News & World Report. With over 900 MSW and PhD students from across the U.S. and abroad, 35 full-time faculty and 60 half-time faculty and lecturers participating in the main campus, satellite, and online programs, the BU School of Social Work is a vibrant and diverse community. For additional information on the Boston University School of Social Work please visit: www.bu.edu/ssw.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

The application deadline is November 1, 2018 or until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Interested individuals are invited to send a letter of application and CV in electronic form to:

Search Committee/Dean’s Office

Boston University School of Social Work

264 Bay State Road

Boston, MA 02215

swsearch@bu.edu

The School seeks an individual with:

• a doctoral degree in social work or related field (e.g., sociology, psychology, public health, public policy),
• a well-established research program aligned with the School’s mission of the promotion of social, economic and/or health equity,
• experience in interdisciplinary collaborations,
• a significant federal funding history (i.e., NIH, NIJ, DoD),
• a strong record of scholarly publications, and
• a national/international reputation as a thought leader in their field.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-Time/Regular

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