Assistant Professor of Social Work

• Effective teaching by way of good communication, assessment of student learning and adaptation to various levels of student preparation.

• Provide up-to-date coursework and course-related materials.

• Use teaching-related technologies when determined appropriate.

• Engage in scholarly activities and research.

• Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.

• Keep office hours at times convenient for students.

• Meet with classes at their scheduled times.

• Teach courses, both face-to-face and/or online, in both the BSW and MSW curriculum at off campus sites, currently in Traverse City and Big Rapids.

• Carry out academic advising responsibilities.

• Participate in the on-going development and implementation of programming at the department, college and university levels.

• Directly responsible to the Social Work Department Chair and Dean.

• Responsibilities include maintaining the confidentiality of designated information and performing duties in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which will include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, and keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.

• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.