MSW ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Position:                    MSW ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Salary and Rank:      COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE                               

Division:                    COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Department:             SOCIAL WORK

OPENING DATE:       OCTOBER 3, 2012    

Closing Date:            OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

 This appointment begins in August 2013. 

 

RESPONSABILITIES: 

1. The Social Work Department seeks a graduate faculty member who will work with the MSW Program and other social work faculty:

• Assist in the development of the MSW program
• Participate in the accreditation of the MSW program by CSWE
• Assist with student recruitment and advisement for graduate social work students
• Direct and review master’s level research
• Engage in community service and university-wide committee involvement
• Participate in the development of relationships with other universities, community organizations, external funding sources, and alumni

 DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• An established record of scholarship and teaching commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
• A successful history of securing and administering external grants.
• A strong commitment to diversity, leadership experience in professional state-wide or national organizations, and a strong record of collaboration and commitment to faculty governance. 
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation and experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and preparation of self studies.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and service; ability to communicate and work effectively with a culturally-diverse campus community.
• Skill in using technology and teaching on-line courses.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A Master’s Degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program and a D.S.W. or a Ph.D. in social work or a related field.   ABD will be considered.
• Demonstrated teaching ability at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• Basic computer and research skills.

 APPLICATION: Send curriculum vita, cover letter, completed application form, unofficial transcripts from institutions granting graduate degrees (Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions will be required of all finalists) and three letters of recommendation, other supporting documentation (e.g., evidence of teaching effectiveness, administrative expertise and publications) to:

 

Jeanne F. Cook, Ph.D.

Director, MSW Program

Johnson C. Smith University

100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte, NC  28216

Email: jfcook@jcsu.edu or fax to (704)330-1494