Assoc Professor-MSW Program Director-Social Work
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The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
MSW ProgramDirector Division of Social Work
JOB PURPOSE:
The Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director position at the rank of Associate Professor and the preferred start date is January 2025. The MSW Program Director is a 9month fulltime tenuretrack position with an additional month dedicated to administration during the summer term. In addition to .50 FTE dedicated to administrative leadership of the MSW Program and instruction the successful candidate will engage in teaching research/scholarship professionrelated community engagement and service to the Division University and profession.
The Division of Social Work offers a Generalist BSW program and an Advanced Generalist MSW program enrolling approximately 70 undergraduate and 50 graduate MSW program offers a hybrid model that utilizes distance education methods as well as intensive facetoface weekend classes to deliver the curriculum fall 2023 the Division expanded its offerings to include a parttime MSW program located in central Wyoming and housed on the University of Wyoming/Casper Campus. The Division has a commitment toscholarship education and practice rooted in the principles and values of social justice.
The University of Wyomings main campus is in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is investing in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The University and the Division of Social Work maintain outreach efforts across Wyomingproviding excellent opportunities for community practice and is the states only public baccalaureate and graduate education provider and is a Carnegiedesignated doctoral university/high research activity. With a student enrollment of about 11000 UW combines major university benefits and small school advantages.
We are looking for candidates with social work practice teaching research and administrative experience who can advance our commitment to socially just practice and uphold our tradition of excellence in educating new social workers. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to studentcentered pedagogy social justice and engaged learning and have distance teaching and course development experience. Additionally experience working in rural settings and evidence of strong interpersonal skills are highly valued.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to MSW Program administration including student recruitment admission and advisement; curriculum leadership; teaching a range of MSW classes across curricula; scholarship; and University and community service. The position may require evening teaching travel within the state and teaching using distance delivery systems.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EarnedPh.D. in social work or closely related field.
- MSW from a CSWEaccredited program
- Two years of postMSW practice experience
- Evidence of leadership experiences
- Strong record of research to warrant appointment at the associate rank
- Record of teaching in a social work program
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with theUniversity Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Record of teaching in an MSW Program
- Experience in a generalist/advanced generalist social work program
- Prior academic administrative experience at the university level
- Experience with online teaching and/or distance education programs
- Experience with and/or knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and processes.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/15/2024 will receive full consideration.
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: 1 a cover letteraddressing the job description minimum and desired qualifications 2 curriculum vitae 3 unofficial transcripts and 3)names affiliations and contact information of three professional a candidate is invited to interview in person three professional letters of recommendation will be required prior to the interview.
For questions please contact Dr. Sandy Leotti atsor.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit http://visitlaramie/
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
