Assistant Professor-Social Work

Overview

THIS POSITION IS ON CAMPUS ONLY. REMOTE IS NOT AN OPTION.

• Teaching responsibilities consist of 12 credit hours per semester in the BSW and/or MSW core curriculum, electives, and social work field practicum courses using synchronous and asynchronous educational technologies.
• Serves as Lead Instructor for select social work core and elective courses in areas of expertise, including the development of course syllabi and online course design using department approved course template(s), including mentoring and management of adjunct faculty teaching courses for which the individual serves as Lead Instructor.
• Advises students for BSW and MSW Social Work degree plans, including professional and career advising in the field of Social Work.
• Supervises students participating in student‑directed research.
• Attends monthly department meetings and program meetings working in close collaboration with School of Social Work full and part time faculty and staff.
• Participates in School of Social Work admission process including collaborating with team members to review applications for admission to the program utilizing established admission standards.
• Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy, CSWE standards, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Participates in assessment and reporting in accordance with CSWE, department, and university policies/practices.
• Participates in timely and professional communication.
• Conducts research program or other scholarship activities suitable to a small, teaching university that accommodates the inclusion of undergraduate students.
• Provides professional contributions within areas of expertise as appropriate.
• Participates in departmental and University committees and special projects.
• Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions, including recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and guidance in accordance with WNMU personnel practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• MSW from a CSWE‑accredited institution plus a minimum of two years of post‑MSW practice experience is required;
  Ph.D. or ABD in Social Work with at least five years of post‑MSW practice preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of online synchronous and asynchronous educational technology required.
• Eligible for social work licensure in New Mexico.
• Bilingual (Spanish) and experience working with diverse populations preferred.

• Adapt to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances.
• Knowledgeable of University policies and procedures.
• Handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and humility in accordance with NASW, CSWE, and University standards.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications and technology typically used in online teaching and learning environments.

• Normal office; may travel within the community when needed.
• May be required to transport normal office equipment and materials.
• Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources.
• Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals.
• Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods.
• May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

THIS POSITION IS ON CAMPUS ONLY. REMOTE IS NOT AN OPTION.

$63,087 without terminal degree to $68,430 with terminal degree

9 Months

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of post‑MSW practice experience?
  • Yes
  • No