Tenure Track Faculty - Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Morgan State University   Baltimore, MD   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Tenure Track Faculty - Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Division

Divison of Academic Affairs

Department

Dean Social Work

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Faculty

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Minimum

Commensurate with experience

Maximum

Commensurate with experience

Fund Source

State Support

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The SSW faculty position involves research, teaching, advising and related services.
  • A commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice.
  • The successful candidate will focus on the preparation of urban practitioners and leaders, policy experts, knowledge producers, scholars and social work educators who are committed to solving urban issues and problems and improving the quality of life for urban communities.
  • There will be a special focus on urban children, youth and families, school social work, gerontology and public health social work within a social and economic justice framework. Research in the area of Urban Violence highly desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community
  • partners are also expected.
  • Assistant Professors are required to teach in the BSW and/or MSW Programs; conduct school, university, and community service, and have a beginning record of research and scholarship. Interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments are also required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • Assistant Professor Applicants must have an earned doctorate in social work or a related field prior to the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, and a master's degree in social work.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • A beginning record of research and scholarship is required.
  • Interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments required.
Other Preferences for Consideration

A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice is a must. Preference will be given to applicants with:
  • Practice experience and research focus in the areas of Gerontology, Public Health, Addictions, and Urban
  • Violence and Crime preferred.
  • Online instruction is also highly valued.
  • Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health social work, urban children youth and families and school social
    work.
  • Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FA00333

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

04/10/2024

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please list the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references in the References section of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Will you have an earned doctorate in social work or a related field before the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, and a master's degree in social work?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a beginning record of research and scholarship?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have an interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments? (Required)
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * How did you hear about this career opportunity?
    • Career Fair
    • Morgan's Career Website
    • Another Job Website
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Word of Mouth
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial )
Optional Documents
  1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  2. Supporting Document

Morgan State University

Baltimore , MD