Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work

Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work

005398

Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work

Full Time

No

1

School of Social Work

0401303

EHRA (Faculty)

Professional

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares competent social work professionals at undergraduate and graduate levels, promotes lifelong learning, and enhances the well-being of individuals, children, and families residing in rural, urban, and military communities throughout North Carolina, and globally. The Master of Social Work Program (MSW) at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares graduates for advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse. The program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural, urban, and military settings. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is fully accredited by the CSWE.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares competent social work professionals at undergraduate and graduate levels, promotes lifelong learning, and enhances the well-being of individuals, children, and families residing in rural, urban, and military communities throughout North Carolina, and globally. The Master of Social Work Program (MSW) at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares graduates for advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse. The program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural, urban, and military settings. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is fully accredited by the CSWE.

Description of Work:

The successful candidate will teach primarily in the graduate program but will demonstrate the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels, serve as a maintain office hours, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, participate on academic committees, and provide school, college, professional, university, and community service. In addition, the candidate will maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Salary/rank is contingent upon qualifications. The ability to teach online is required.

Duties And Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Teaching:· Teach a 3/3 course load· Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid and online (synchronous and asynchronous)· Develop and teach courses as determined in collaboration with the MSW Director· Ensure courses and syllabi are current and available to all students· Demonstrate competency in teaching as evidenced by supervisor, peer, and student evaluations· Demonstrate expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and content delivery method· Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching· Participate in curriculum development· Use faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching· Supervise students on special projects (e.g., interprofessional, research projects)· Maintain regular office hours, guide or support students who reach out for assistance, and identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful through use of email, phone, or other appropriate means of communication· Knowledge of CSWE accreditation

Scholarship/Practice:· Engage in scholarly work related to an area of interest on a regular basis and as required by expectations of the Program· Maintain an active and visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship· Maintain currency of professional knowledge through regular continuing education· Evidence of grant funding

Service:· Participate in student recruitment and admission activities· Serve as a faculty mentor for students and/or student organizations· Attend all university academic events as required in the faculty handbook· Attend all University, College, School, and Program faculty meetings· Engage with students via co-curricular activities· Assist in the accreditation process including preparation of documents for accreditation applications, annual reviews, and site visits· Demonstrate the ability to support the mission of Fayetteville State University as evidenced by teaching and research/grant initiatives, advising, and mentoring of students· Participate in professional activities and service to the University, College, School, community, and the profession· Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of a philosophical stance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in scholarship, teaching, and service
*ABD applicants will not be considered.

Associate Professor:

· PhD in Social Work or DSW· Minimum 5 years teaching in higher education settings· Evidence of active and visible scholarly agenda· Evidence of extramurally funded research· Evidence of service· Expertise in qualitative or quantitative research methods or statistics· Expertise in generalist and advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse· Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion· Superior communications skills – verbal and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one and group· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint

Assistant Professor:

· PhD in Social Work or DSW· Evidence of teaching in higher education settings· Evidence of scholarly agenda· Expertise in qualitative or quantitative research methods or statistics· Expertise in generalist and advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse· Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion· Superior communications skills – verbal and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one and group· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint

The candidate must have an MSW degree from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and two years post-MSW practice experience, and a doctorate in social work. Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Ability to utilize Canvas and innovative technology in the classroom. Ability to obtain external funding through grant writing. Ability to actively engage in scholarly activities such as publishing in refereed journals. Teaching experience at the MSW level is required, and the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels.

The Department seeks candidates with demonstrated excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate teaching. This position requires strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Earned doctorate in social work or related field
• Teaching experience at the BSW level
• Commitment to scholarship and service

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).


Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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