Assoc. Professor - Social Work teaches courses in the discipline area of social work. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Social Work provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Social Work typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Social Work invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 2024. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however, degree requirements must be met by the effective date of appointment.
The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa strives to be a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning in which the University recognizes our kuleana (responsibility) to honor Indigenous peoples and promote social justice for Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians). The mission of the Department of Social Work is to provide educational excellence that advances social work with its focus on social justice. The principal responsibility is the generation, transmission, and application of knowledge for the global enterprise with special attention to Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander, and Asian populations in our state and region. We offer three programs (BSW, MSW, PhD) that prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be educated global citizens who advance social justice. With Hawai‘i being one of the most racially/ethnically diverse states in the United States, our unique focus is on resolving problems and building resiliency in a culturally diverse world. We are seeking applicants who will carry out our mission and share our commitment to social justice.
Title: Assistant Professor (Department of Social Work, 2 positions, position numbers pending)
Position Number: Position #s pending
Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Social Work
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
Date Posted: September 29, 2023
Closing Date: Priority review will be given to applications received before October 19, 2023 at midnight Hawaiian Standard Time (HST). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary Information: Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Monthly Type: 9-month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Duties & Responsibilities
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