Clinical Assistant Professor-Social Work Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number:

FRGV1502

Location:

Rio Grande Valley Division/Organization:

Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for

Non-Tenure Position:

3 years

Tenure Status:

Non Tenure Track FTE:

1.0

Scope of Job:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work is seeking applications for one full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank, beginning academic year 2023-2024. We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Work's diverse student body. The successful candidate will teach in our BSW and/or MSSW programs across modalities (in person, hybrid, and online); serve on School of Social Work and UTRGV committees; participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities; and engage in scholarship activities as appropriate. The successful candidate will report directly to the Dean of the School of Social Work, Dr. Luis R. Torres-Hostos, and will be supervised in all teaching responsibilities by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Dr. John Gonzalez.

About UTRGV:

It is UTRGV's Vision " To be one of the nation's leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond ." As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website . About the School of Social Work The School of Social Work was established in 2018 as an independent School and is under the leadership of Founding Dean Dr. Luis R. Torres. The Department of Social Work has existed since the 1970s; prior to becoming a school it was a department in the College of Health Professions. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Social Work (SSW) is the only institution to offer programs leading to both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degree south of San Antonio. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The BSW Program prepares students for generalist social work practice. Building on the generalist foundation, the MSSW program focuses on two concentrations: Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families, and Groups; and Community Practice and Administration. The MSSW Program goals are to prepare graduates to practice with diverse, vulnerable, and at-risk populations to promote human well-being and social and economic justice, especially in the Texas-Mexico border region; to prepare graduates for leadership in developing and implementing policies and services for at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region; and to develop the knowledge base of the social work profession, particularly as it relates to addressing the needs of at-risk populations with an emphasis on the Texas-Mexico border region. The BSW program is in-person, and alternative modalities are being explored. We offer all MSSW programs in two modalities, traditional on-campus, and online. A PhD in Social Work is under development, as are a dual

MSSW-MPH

program. Other dual degree programs and MSSW modalities have been approved by faculty and will be developed over the next few years. The School of Social Work is committed to preparing generalist and advanced professional social workers to meet the needs of a binational and multicultural community, and to increasingly make an impact on the national stage. The Rio Grande Valley is a natural laboratory for the demographic shifts being seen around the country. The educational emphasis is on social work practice with Hispanic/Latino/Latinx individuals and communities, and with other diverse communities, considering multicultural competence, ethical practice, knowledge building, and social services that promote social and economic justice.

Minimum Qualifications:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Social Works diverse student body. The successful candidate will have a masters in social work from a CSWE-accredited social work program; be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW); have 2+ years post-masters experience in direct/clinical practice or community/organizational practice in a variety of social work agency settings; and experience teaching in higher education

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Masters in social work from a CSWE-accredited social work program; be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or be license-eligible in Texas.

Preferred Qualification:

A Masters in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program; 5+ years of practice experience; social work licensure or license-eligibility in Texas; experience working with residents of the Rio Grande Valley; teaching expertise in advanced clinical or macro practice; experience with online teaching and distance education programs; bilingual (English and Spanish); knowledge of the cultural, social and economic characteristics of the U.S./Mexico border region.

Salary:

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required?:

Yes Number of Vacancies:

1.0

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2023

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an

NSF ADVANCE

grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

Open Date:

06/22/2023 Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days inlength.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval . To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/38846 jeid-4ffaa9363ab8624b80edae9412be8178