Assistant Professor of Practice, MSW Director - Non-Tenure Track, I2, Social Work
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Professional Fields, Social Work
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813793
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Assistant Professor of Practice, MSW Director - Non-Tenure Track, I2, Social Work
Organization::224102 - SOCIAL WORK
Position Summary::The University of Alabama School of Social Work invites applications for one (1) faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice (Renewable Contract, Non Tenure-track) that will also serve as MSW Program Director to begin August 16, 2023. The position is a nine-month, full time, 1.0 FTE academic appointment.
Ad Text::Assistant Professor of Practice, MSW Program Director
Position Summary:The University of Alabama School of Social Work invites applications for one (1) faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice (Renewable Contract, Non Tenure-track) that will also serve as MSW Program Director to begin August 16, 2023.
The MSW Program Director is a full-time, 9-month faculty line with an administrative stipend and three-year renewable appointment. In addition to administrative leadership of the MSW Program and instruction, the successful candidate will engage in teaching, scholarship of professional practice, profession-related community engagement, and service to the School, University, and profession.
The UA MSW Program is ranked in the top 20% of social work programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and was the first public MSW degree in Alabama accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The MSW program is one of the largest social work programs in Alabama, graduating students from Campus and Distance Learning options. The program offers a trauma-focused, social justice-infused curriculum.
We are looking for candidates with social work practice, teaching, and administrative experience who can advance our commitment to racial equity and social justice. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning and have online teaching and course development experience.
Successful candidates must have an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution, at least three years of post-MSW social work experience, and a doctoral degree. A DSW or PhD in social work degree is preferred, though a doctoral degree in a related discipline will be considered.
SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANTS: As a School, we prioritize promoting practices and structures that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in the community. The inclusion of underrepresented groups across UASSW is essential to facilitate the contributions of diverse leaders with distinctive ideas within the discipline. Our School is committed to cultivating culturally sustaining practices and community-engaged research in health, behavioral health, and social and economic justice solutions for Alabama, nationally, and internationally.
The University of Alabama’s School of Social Work, established in 1965, has an accomplished faculty of 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 13 full-time teaching faculty members, and over 30 dedicated professional and support staff members. We have a vibrant student body with a combined enrollment of over 600 students across our BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs. For additional information about our school, please visit our website at https://socialwork.ua.edu/.
The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the state’s flagship institution. The University holds an R1, very high research, Carnegie classification and has an enrollment of over 38,000 students. We are located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents that was named an All-America City by the National Civic League. For information about working at The University of Alabama see https://provost.ua.edu/faculty-careers/.
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. New faculty are provided a generous start up package.
To apply, candidates should go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/51347 to complete an online application and upload the following:· A cover letter which includes statement of a) higher education administrative experience; b) practice experience; c) teaching experience; d) research and scholarship experience; and e) description of how you employ an anti-oppression lens into your work;· One article or article-length writing sample;· Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations; peer observations of teaching);· A curriculum vitae;· Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 16, 2023. Confidential inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Brenda Smith, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].
The University of Alabama is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. The School strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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10/05/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2023
College/School/Division::Social Work
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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