MSW Assistant​/Associate Professor

Job Title: MSW Assistant/Associate Professor

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 287802

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Due to the growth of our fully online MSW Master of Social Work program in clinical social work with children, families, and vulnerable adults, we are seeking an Assistant/Associate faculty member. The MSW Assistant / Associate Professor will teach social work courses, mentor students, engage in research and scholarship, and engage in service to the university and community. They also advise students, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in field education supervision.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, including core courses in practice, human behavior, and social welfare policy.
• Instructional workload of four classes per semester using the Georgia View platform for classroom instruction.
• Contribute to development of the social work curriculum: creating course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Provide guidance to students on academic and career matters; mentor students in research and community engagement projects.
• Conduct original research, publish findings in academic journals, and potentially secure external funding for research projects.
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and community service activities.
• Supervise students in field placements and conduct site visits as appropriate.
• Engage in scholarly activities that advance the social work profession, such as presenting at conferences and participating in professional organizations.

• Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or closely related field and MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• A minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW direct social work practice experience.
• Two to five years of experience teaching social work courses.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and a research agenda.
• A commitment to community service, research, and preparing graduate students for clinical social work practice.

• A social work license (e.g., LMSW, LCSW).

Salary range is from: $51,600 to $56,000

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Teaching Philosophy.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

• Ability to deliver high quality social work education in an online format integrating technology and mid software into one's teaching.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and research.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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• A credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• A motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle.
• A successful pre-employment drug test.

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