Assistant Professor of the Practice (Social Work)

Prairie View, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad5+ years expVolunteer

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own classroom leadership and student mentorship in a social work program, with a strong emphasis on internship coordination, curriculum development, and service governance.

  • Education and Ops: Teach multiple courses, advise students, and co-manage field placements with the MSW director.
  • Curriculum & Service: Help shape program development and participate in department and college committees.
  • Community & Recruitment: Drive student recruitment and deliver community and professional services.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Teach five courses (15 credit semester hours) each semester, advise department of Social Work students (BSW/MSW), work with Director of Field Education to assist students with internship placements, participate in Department of Social Work curriculum and program development, and serve on the Department of Social Work committees.
  • Assist the MSW Field Director with students' internship placements and supervision.
  • Engage in student recruitment, committee assignments at all levels of the University, College, Department of Social Work, and provide services to the community and the profession.

Requirements

  • An MSW (Master of Social Work) from a CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) accredited program.
  • Earned doctorate in Social Work or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years post-MSW practice experience, at least three years of which must be direct clinical practice.
  • LMSW Clinical licensure, or Licensure eligible
  • Online teaching experience.
  • Student advisement.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated commitment and respect in working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
  • A record of publication commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant/associate professor and evidence of ongoing research projects.
  • A record of extramural funding.
  • Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate levels.
  • Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
  • Evidence of a relational approach to working with students and colleagues;.
  • Knowledge of relevant national accrediting bodies and professional standards, including CSWE accreditation processes.
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Prairie View A&M University is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. It is committed to achieving relevance in each component of its mission by addressing issues and proposing solutions through programs and services designed to respond to the needs and aspirations of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, schools, and communities–both rural and urban. Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution by legislative designation, serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population, and a land-grant institution by federal statute.

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