Asst Prof of Social Work

St. Catherine University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Tuition benefit for employees

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Social Work.

The candidate will teach required MSW practice courses and other courses, with a six-course annual load. This 9-month position also supports scholarly activity and service within the department and university. Minimum qualifications include two years post MSW practice and a Minnesota social work license.

Qualifications

• Two years post MSW practice experience and some teaching experience.
• Graduate license or immediate eligibility for graduate license in Minnesota social work.
• Independent Licensure (LISW/LICSW) preferred; PhD considered for tenure track.
• Commitment to teaching diverse student populations and anti-oppressive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level social work courses, including foundation and clinical courses.
• Engaged scholarly agenda and/or professional practice within the department and profession.
• Engage in service to the department, MSW program, university and profession via committees.

Skills

MSW practice experience

Teaching experience

Clinical practice experience

Education

Graduate license in social work (Minnesota)

Job description

The Social Work Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Social Work position. The Assistant Professor will be a full-time, licensed, faculty member with experience in clinical social work to teach required MSW practice courses and other courses (as needed) in our MSW program. This is a 9-month position that teaches the equivalent of six courses annually.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level social work courses, including both foundation and clinical level courses. Potential to teach in the BSW program (as needed).
• Engaged scholarly agenda and/or professional practice with activity in the Department of SW, HSSHS , the University and/or the social work profession.
• Engage in service to the Social Work Department, the MSW Program, the HSSHS , the University and the social work profession by participation/leadership in standing/ad hoc committees, and/or other service opportunities.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years post MSW practice experience, and some experience teaching social work courses.
• Graduate license (or immediate eligibility for graduate license) in social work, State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

Independent Licensure eligibility ( LISW or LICSW ), 2 or more years teaching experience, clinical practice experience, critical self-reflective pedagogy, anti-oppressive practice experience, and experience teaching/mentoring diverse student populations. We will consider potential for a tenure-track position for candidates with a PhD.

Compensation

Annual wage is $54,333 – $60,369 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Benefits

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include: (Already listed above)

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [e-mail] or 651-690-6565.