Ad-Interim Assistant Professor Social Work

Job Title

Ad-Interim Assistant Professor Social Work

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Social Work

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The School of Social Work at Texas A&M University-Commerce is seeking applicants for an Ad-Interim Assistant Professor.  This is a 9-month temporary non-tenure-track position to begin Fall 2021 semester.  This position will end May 31, 2022.  Faculty at Texas A & M University-Commerce are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching courses in social work

• Course preparation and teaching assigned courses
• Maintain office hours
• Attend meetings
• Mentor/advise students and providing professional development opportunities for community professionals.
• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff
• Providing service to the department, college, and university
• Continual learning to stay current with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Ph.D. in social work or related field of study.
• Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Evidence of effective teaching experiences at the Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) and/or Master’s of Social Work (MSW) level.
• Evidence of research, publications, other scholarly activities appropriate for social work educators.
• 2 years post MSW practice experience

 Licensing/Professional Certifications:  LMSW or LCSW licensing

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years post MSW practice experience
• College or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Experience in working on grant-funded projects.

Ability to:  Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students, as well as people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends as needed. Ability to travel.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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