Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number499991Classification TitleInstructor, Social WorkPosition TitleInstructor, Social Work #499991FLSASalaryCommensurateJob Summary/Basic Function

Job Summary:
Lamar University seeks applications for the position of Social Work Faculty/IV-E Child Welfare Director. The position is available beginning July 2016. Salary and rank are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Lamar’s Social Work Program is one of the most highly respected undergraduate social work programs in Texas. Continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1980, the program has a strong history and an equally bright future. The IV-E Child Welfare Contract has a long history in the Social Work Program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Continue to develop child welfare training and education to serve social work students and the practice community;
•Coordinate and successfully manage the contract-funded IV-E Child Welfare Program by working closely with fellow faculty and University officials to ensure the Program functions professionally, efficiently and effectively;
•Provide leadership for recruiting students. into child welfare field placements and careers;
•Recruit and select student recipients of child welfare training stipends;
•Teach seven courses per year including required courses. courses in areas of interest and child welfare;
•Represent the IV-E Child Welfare Program to field agencies, professionals, students and professionals.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Experience and Qualifications:
•Required:
oA Master’s degree in social work from an CSWE accredited program;
oAt least 2. years post-MSW practice;
oAbility to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students;
oDemonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively across cultural boundaries with diverse faculty, professionals and students.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Experience and Qualifications:
•Preferred:
oContract management skills with the ability to balance priorities;
oChild Welfare experience;
oSocial work license;
oPh.D. or DSW or prospective achievement of the doctorate.

Certification RequiredKey CompetenciesPhysical RequirementsWork HoursJob ConditionsEEO Statement

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Lamar University reserves the right to revise, change or eliminate this job description at any time.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to the needs of the university.

This Job Description is not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document. Employment with Lamar University is at will, and may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Job Description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Lamar University employees.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date12/03/2018Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Application Process: The review of applicants will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of application describing field and teaching experiences, curriculum vitae, official transcripts (required of appointee) and the names; addresses and contact information of three references (to include at least a supervisor and a colleague) to:

Dr. Stuart Wright
Department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice
c/o Department of Human Resources
Lamar University
P.O. Box 11127
Beaumont, Texas 77710

We look forward to your letters or calls of inquiry and your application. Please contact Stuart A. Wright, Chair, Social Work Search Committee, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710; ph. 409-880—8545, email: stuart.wright@lamar.edu.

A Member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Postinghttp://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/7202Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education that you have achieved?
   • Doctorate
   • ABD
   • Master's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
2. * In what area(s) did you receive your degree(s).

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains a list of Institutions Whose Degrees are illegal to Use in Texas. You can search for your institution on the THECB website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=3D2801D0-1C9F-11E8-BC500050560100A9. Copy and paste this link into a web browser in order to search under "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions" for your college/university attended for your degree. Please check your answer BEFORE you submit your application. HR is not responsible for checking your answer nor resubmitting your application back into the pool if you do not answer this question correctly.As part of your educational qualifications for this position, are you claiming a degree from any of the institutions listed on the THECB website referenced above?
   • Yes, my institution IS on this list & IS Not accredited.
   • No, my institution is NOT on this list & IS accredited.
4. * How many years of experience do you have teaching at the higher education level? Also briefly list if you have graduate and/or online teaching experience & years of experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 1
2. Unofficial Transcript 2
3. Miscellaneous