Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

Johnson C. Smith University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson C. Smith University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Work. Candidates must hold a doctorate and possess teaching experience in accredited programs. Responsibilities include teaching evening courses and participating in program governance, research, and student advising.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in social work or related field.
• MSW from a CSWE accredited program mandatory.
• Two years post MSW practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester in evening BSW program.
• Participate in student recruitment, advising, and scholarship.
• Work with BSW Program Director on evaluations and assessments.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarship

Collaboration

Committee Representation

Diversity Awareness

Education

Doctorate in Social Work (PhD or DSW)

MSW from a CSWE accredited program

Job description

Responsibilities

The Department of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work. The position is a 12-month appointment in an innovative, traditional BSW program with a focus on evening courses. The position reports to the Director of the BSW program and includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Faculty responsibilities include teaching a full load of 12 credit hours per semester in the evening track of the BSW Program, participating in student recruitment and advising, scholarship, and participating in university and program governance.
• Ability to teach across the curricula of the undergraduate program.
• Work collaboratively with the BSW Program Director to develop and implement evaluation and assessment related to student and program outcomes.
• Representing the Department of Social Work and the BSW Program on various committees and in BSW Program admission decisions.
• Maintain compliance with program competencies, policies, and procedures, as well as the CSWE accreditation standards for practicum education.

Additional Job Functions

This position requires daily contact with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and staff in order to disseminate necessary information and coordinate daily operations. These relationships are maintained through person-to-person contact primarily via video conferencing technology, phone, and e-mail.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must have the following required qualifications:

• A doctorate is required in social work (PhD or DSW) or a related field.
• An MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program is required.
• A minimum of two years post MSW practice experience is required.
• Preferred candidates will hold a certification/license in social work.
• A minimum of two years of experience teaching in a CSWE accredited program, with at least one year of experience teaching in an undergraduate program, is preferred.
• Knowledge of CSWE Accreditation Standards and process is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a record of highly successful teaching (including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classroom teaching), scholarship, and university service.
• Must be able to work independently but also be an active member of a team.
• Documented ability to develop courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
• Demonstrated competence with online pedagogies.
• Demonstrated congruence with the mission of the Department of Social Work and Johnson C. Smith University.
• Ability to embrace diversity to serve a growing higher education community while promoting excellence and innovation.
• An employment history demonstrating strong character and integrity.

Supplemental Information

Finalists are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted include: 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all attended institutions (official transcripts required of finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities. Letters should be sent to [e-mail].