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Job description

Position Number: 005398

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department: School of Social Work

Posting Number: 0401303

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares competent social work professionals at undergraduate and graduate levels, promotes lifelong learning, and enhances the well-being of individuals, children, and families residing in rural, urban, and military communities throughout North Carolina, and globally. The Master of Social Work Program (MSW) at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares graduates for advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse. The program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural, urban, and military settings. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is fully accredited by the CSWE.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Description of Work:

The successful candidate will teach primarily in the graduate program but will demonstrate the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels, serve as a maintain office hours, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, participate on academic committees, and provide school, college, professional, university, and community service. In addition, the candidate will maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Salary/rank is contingent upon qualifications. The ability to teach online is required.

Description of Work Continued:

Duties And Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Teaching:

Teach a 3/3 course load
Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid and online (synchronous and asynchronous)
Develop and teach courses as determined in collaboration with the MSW Director
Ensure courses and syllabi are current and available to all students
Demonstrate competency in teaching as evidenced by supervisor, peer, and student evaluations
Demonstrate expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and content delivery method
Participate in team and/or interdisciplinary teaching
Participate in curriculum development
Use faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching
Supervise students on special projects (e.g., interprofessional, research projects)
Maintain regular office hours, guide or support students who reach out for assistance, and identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful through use of email, phone, or other appropriate means of communication
Knowledge of CSWE accreditation

Scholarship/Practice:

Engage in scholarly work related to an area of interest on a regular basis and as required by expectations of the Program
Maintain an active and visible, extramurally funded research program with outstanding scholarship
Maintain currency of professional knowledge through regular continuing education
Evidence of grant funding

Service:

Participate in student recruitment and admission activities
Serve as a faculty mentor for students and/or student organizations
Attend all university academic events as required in the faculty handbook
Attend all University, College, School, and Program faculty meetings
Engage with students via co-curricular activities
Assist in the accreditation process including preparation of documents for accreditation applications, annual reviews, and site visits
Demonstrate the ability to support the mission of Fayetteville State University as evidenced by teaching and research/grant initiatives, advising, and mentoring of students
Participate in professional activities and service to the University, College, School, community, and the profession
Demonstrate a commitment to the implementation of a philosophical stance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in scholarship, teaching, and service

ABD applicants will not be considered.

Associate Professor:

PhD in Social Work or DSW

Minimum 5 years teaching in higher education settings
Evidence of active and visible scholarly agenda
Evidence of extramurally funded research
Evidence of service
Expertise in qualitative or quantitative research methods or statistics
Expertise in generalist and advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse
Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Superior communications skills – verbal and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one and group
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint

Assistant Professor:

PhD in Social Work or DSW

Evidence of teaching in higher education settings
Evidence of scholarly agenda
Expertise in qualitative or quantitative research methods or statistics
Expertise in generalist and advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance abuse
Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Superior communications skills – verbal and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one and group
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The candidate must have an MSW degree from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and two years post-MSW practice experience, and a doctorate in social work. Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Ability to utilize Canvas and innovative technology in the classroom. Ability to obtain external funding through grant writing. Ability to actively engage in scholarly activities such as publishing in refereed journals. Teaching experience at the MSW level is required, and the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Department seeks candidates with demonstrated excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate teaching. This position requires strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Earned doctorate in social work or related field
Teaching experience at the BSW level
Commitment to scholarship and service

Additional Information for Applicants:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran’s Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

How to apply

Quick Link:
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/23590