Asst. Professor - Social Work jobs in Arkansas

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• MSW from CSWE-accredited School of Social Work;

• Doctorate in Social Work or a closely related field; ABD doctoral candidates will be considered (doctorate to be completed in the first year of employment).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• At least two years post-MSW practice experience;

• Prior teaching experience in higher education, with the ability to teach across the curriculum;

• Online teaching experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Candidate will teach BSW and/or MSW classes each semester;

• Candidate is also expected to provide service to the School and community and maintain the research agenda;

• Candidate will keep course content timely and in line with accreditation standards;

• Candidate will engage in scholarship sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;

• Engage in service at the university level, community level, and professional level, sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;

• Respond to inquiries regarding the designated program(s);

• Monitor student progress through the program and adjust degree plans as necessary;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer literacy and practical knowledge of current technology;

• Strong commitment to effective teaching;

• Ability to teach introductory and advanced-level classes;

• Knowledge of social work history, theory, and practice concepts.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.