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Johnson C. Smith University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Responsibilities

The Department of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work. The position is a 12-month appointment in an innovative, traditional BSW program with a focus on evening courses. The position reports to the Director of the BSW program and includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty responsibilities include teaching a full load of 12 credit hours per semester in the evening track of the BSW Program, participating in student recruitment and advising, scholarship, and participating in university and program governance.

Ability to teach across the curricula of the undergraduate program.

Work collaboratively with the BSW Program Director to develop and implement evaluation and assessment related to student and program outcomes.

Representing the Department of Social Work and the BSW Program on various committees and in BSW Program admission decisions.

Maintain compliance with program competencies, policies, and procedures, as well as the CSWE accreditation standards for practicum education.

Additional Job Functions This position requires daily contact with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and staff in order to disseminate necessary information and coordinate daily operations. These relationships are maintained through person-to-person contact primarily via video conferencing technology, phone, and e-mail.

Qualifications Qualified applicants must have the following required qualifications:

A doctorate is required in social work (PhD or DSW) or a related field.

An MSW from a CSWE accredited social work program is required.

A minimum of two years post MSW practice experience is required.

Preferred candidates will hold a certification/license in social work.

A minimum of two years of experience teaching in a CSWE accredited program, with at least one year of experience teaching in an undergraduate program, is preferred.

Knowledge of CSWE Accreditation Standards and process is preferred.

Must demonstrate a record of highly successful teaching (including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classroom teaching), scholarship, and university service.

Must be able to work independently but also be an active member of a team.

Documented ability to develop courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Demonstrated competence with online pedagogies.

Demonstrated congruence with the mission of the Department of Social Work and Johnson C. Smith University.

Ability to embrace diversity to serve a growing higher education community while promoting excellence and innovation.

An employment history demonstrating strong character and integrity.

Supplemental Information Finalists are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Files to be submitted include: 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all attended institutions (official transcripts required of finalists); 5) Three signed Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities. Letters should be sent to

kgray@jcsu.edu .

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