University of Utah Financial Services · 1 month ago
Assistant/Associate/Professor- College of Social Work
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Utah College of Social Work is inviting applications for multiple open rank tenure-track faculty positions. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting original research, and engaging with the community to promote social work values.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses during fall and spring semester
Prepare, design, and deliver lectures and course content
Utilize innovative and inclusive teaching methods to engage diverse learners
Facilitate class discussions and activities
Create and administer course assignments, examinations, and other assessments
Proactively engage with and support the success of students
Support and contribute to curriculum development efforts as needed for courses
Ensure the quality of teaching by engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities
Conduct original research in social work or related fields
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, or other scholarly outlets
Seek external funding through grants to support research initiatives
Present research at academic conferences and professional gatherings
Contribute to curriculum development and program accreditation efforts
Engage with the local community and professional organizations to promote social work values
Create and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff in the delivery of courses and programs
Participate in college and university committees
Perform other duties as assigned by the dean
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a doctorate in social work or a related field (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Gerontology, Applied Sociology) by the time of appointment; an MSW degree is strongly preferred
Candidates should demonstrate a history of or capacity for a strong record of publications; commitment to preparing research proposals for external funding; record of excellence in teaching; and record of professional and community service
Applicants who are ABD may also apply if successful defense of the dissertation occurs prior to appointment
Successful candidates will have at least two years of full-time, post-master's professional social work experience, enabling them to teach practice courses
Benefits
Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work).
Company
University of Utah Financial Services
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201-500 employees
Funding
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