Assistant Professor - Social Work
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Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor Social Work
Founded in 1883 Jacksonville State University is a learningcentered university in Jacksonville AL. whose mission is to provide distinctive educational cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama midway between Birmingham and Atlanta JSU is home to more than 9000 students representing 44 countries. As a learningcentered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.
Academically JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters postbaccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459acre campus Arts Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences and Library. Most academic programs have disciplinespecific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
JSU referred to as the friendliest campus in the South offers 95 academic programs and concentrations among undergraduate graduate and certificate offerings including more than 40 online programs
The Department of Social Work invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. The position includes teaching in the undergraduate and graduate social work programs and requires teaching competencybased education as guided by the educational policy and accreditation standards provided by the Council on Social Work Education. Courses are offered through various delivery formats including facetoface hybrid/blended and 100 online. While teaching will be the successful candidates primary responsibility mentoring service and scholarship within the discipline are also required. This tenuretrack position entails approximately 9 months of fulltime service beginning August 2023.
Department:
Social Work
Requested Start Date:
Fall 2023
Normal Work Schedule:
Varies depending on department need and class schedule
Job Summary:
The Assistant Professor in the Social Work Program provides educational services to traditional and nontraditional students during the day or evening possibly weekends; teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in Social Work along with research and other scholarly work as well as service; will be required to teach courses within their concentration area on campus offcampus online courses and possible videoconferencing depending on program need or location.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in Social Work along with doctoral level research and advanced data analysis.
- Responsible for curriculum and program development advisement professional development activities and grant writing within the Social Work area.
- Develops and implements a program of instruction that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of students and is consistent with the university SACS accreditation and state study and curriculum guides.
- Assesses students abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives in order to maximize student achievement.
- Serves as advisor and mentor for students.
- Manages the behaviors of learners in the classroom and participates in the management of student behavior in other parts of the campus in order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process.
- Communicates continually to students (either in writing or verbally) in regard to instructional expectations student progress or lack of progress.
- Responsible for recoding students attendance and keeps attendance registers according to JSU policy.
- Actively participates in and works with university personnel in planning effective instructional goals objectives methods and curriculum.
- Exhibits a commitment and ability to conduct scholarly activities and engage in professional university and community service.
- Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings and inservice and staff development activities as required or assigned.
- Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
- Ensures that the classroom or instructional environment is healthful and safe and generally conducive to learning.
- Agrees to participate in extracurricular activities as requested by the head of the department or Dean of the school.
- Participates and belongs to educational/professional associations (within concentration) and participates in their activities.
- Fulfill faculty responsibilities as stated by institutional and departmental policy and by administration.
- Serves on departmental and university committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the department head.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Social Work or Social Welfare typically a Ph.D. or DSW
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSW from a CSWE accredited program and 25 years of postmasters social work practice experience
- Licensed in social work
- Experience in higher education teaching or scholarship
- Proficiency in research methods and/or theories related to social work practice
- Experience with social justice and social advocacy methods
- Experience with all teaching methods traditional hybrid and online
- Knowledge and understanding of social work accreditation
- Experience and success in collaborative work environments
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age genetic information national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full Time
