Director, Online MSW Program (non-tenure track [NTT], teaching or professional practice faculty member – open rank)

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Posted: 16-May-24

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Other - Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 227248

Position Summary:

Rutgers University School of Social Work is currently seeking a non-tenure track (NTT), teaching or professional practice faculty member to serve as the Director of the Online MSW Program. This rigorous and well-established program offers a two-year full-time option, three-year part-time option, and blended option. Each involves 60 credits, while those admitted to Advanced Standing program complete 39 credits.
Under the direction of the MSW Director, the Online MSW Program Director manages and coordinates the Online MSW program, which includes: 
·         Fostering student success and well-being throughout all phases of the online program.
·         Building and maintaining community and belonging among online students.
·         Enhancing the School's commitment to anti-racism, and inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity, and advancement (IIDEA) initiatives.
·         Interacting closely with members of the SSW community, especially the Admissions, Student Affairs, and Practicum Learning offices.
·         Remaining in close communication with the Assistant Dean for Lecturer Development and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to promote a transformative learning experience.
·         Supporting and liaising with faculty and lecturers to advance online teaching, learning, and pedagogical approaches.
·         Coordinating the sequencing of online options to ensure students meet all requirements for timely graduation.
·         Monitoring registration processes and developing the schedule of online classes in close collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
·         Collaborating with the faculty and School's leadership team to support new program initiatives. 
 
This position is a calendar-year, New Brunswick-NJ-based position subject to contractual renewals. Successful candidates will also teach four courses per academic year (Fall, Spring, or Summer), contribute to curriculum development, and participate in school and university service. 
 
Some service initiatives require evening and weekend work to accommodate our student population. All Teaching and Professional Practice NTT faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, scholarly/professional dissemination, and service activities in accordance with their rank, and other duties as assigned. Salary and rank of appointment is commensurate with experience. 
 
We are dedicated to ensuring a diverse and inclusive faculty environment. Faculty who join us will have the opportunity to work with a student body that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Our faculty is an open and collegial group. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work with a minimum of four years post MSW experience; experience in student affairs/success; experience with program management; record of or potential for excellence in teaching; experience with diverse constituencies and engagement with a collegial and inclusive culture. Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are also required.
 
 
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree (DSW or PhD) in social work or related field; experience in DEI related efforts; and record of scholarly contributions. Also preferred are candidates with strong knowledge and understanding of instructional design and technologies used in online teaching environments. 

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Posting Number: 24FA0476

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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