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Northern Kentucky University
Tenure Track- Assistant Professor Bachelor in Social Work Program
Job Description
Position Title:
Tenure Track- Assistant Professor Bachelor in Social Work Program Position Type:
Regular About theRole:
The School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position. The faculty member in this position will teach in both ourBSW & MSW
programs, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses. We seek a colleague who will contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment and maintain a presence on campus, with a strong commitment to service and active engagement in scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching across the BSW and MSW curricula, including foundational and applied research courses and practice-oriented courses. Specific responsibilities include: Faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service while demonstrating commitment to social work values and competencies in alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and CSWE accreditation standards. Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered courses across the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Engage in service that contributes to the University, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Social Work, the social work profession, and the larger community (regional, national, and/or global). Contribute to the regular CSWE reaffirmation cycles for the BSW and MSW programs. Actively engage in scholarship activities, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national and/or international level.Education/Qualifications:
Required qualifications: MSW from a CSWE-accredited program. PhD in social work or a related field (ABD considered with confirmed completion date). Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in online and in-person formats.Preferred qualifications:
Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience. MSW-level licensure (e.g.CSW, LCSW, LISW
). Experience teaching foundational and applied research courses. Experience teaching practice-oriented courses. Experience conducting and disseminating scholarly research. Experience with or demonstrated interest in community engagement.Please include:
Cover letter CV Names and contact information for 3 professional references Teaching philosophy (2 page maximum) Writing sample (e.g. published manuscript, book chapter, chapter from dissertation) Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted at this initial stage) Work Environment & Physical Demands:
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A Social Work Professor teaches foundational ideas, truths, and methods in social work to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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