Assistant Professor of Social Work

Company Description:

The College of Saint Rose, located in the capital city of Albany, New York, is a private, independent, coeducational institution of higher education offering more than 100 bachelor's degree, master's degree, and certificate programs. Through a strong liberal arts education curriculum and professional academic programs, the College serves undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, international students, and more. Visit www.strose.edu for additional information.

A hub of government, higher education and industry in the beautiful Capital Region, Albany sits at the intersection of the Tech Corridor. The Capital Region is a wonderful place to live, teach, and pursue research, offering restful residential neighborhoods and bustling cultural centers, high quality school districts, and countless recreational, entertainment, and educational venues for young professionals and families. For over a century, The College of Saint Rose has been an integral part of this dynamic and vibrant community, with a strong record of teaching as well as a diverse population of students and graduates volunteering and working in government and service agencies, schools, local businesses, and multinational and regional companies. Commuters and vacationers are a short train or car ride away from New York City, Boston, and Montreal, and minutes from the Albany International Airport.

Job Description:

The College of Saint Rose invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the School of Mathematics and Sciences, beginning January 2022. This is a full time, tenure track position.

The School of Mathematics and Sciences readies students to excel in a broad range of fields, from biology and cybersecurity to social work and pre-law with many of the IT-related courses and programs offered online or in hybrid formats. The Social Work undergraduate program is fully accredited with the Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities will include teaching 12 credits per semester of undergraduate courses in Social Work from within the curriculum, such as:

SWK 114 Intro to Social Work

SWK 212 Societies / Social Welfare

SWK 213 Social Change and Social Services

SWK 215 Hum Behv Soc Envi

SWK 254 Child Abuse & Maltreatment

SWK 255 Family Violence

SWK 280 Spirituality

SWK 315 HBSE 2

SWK 322 Community Practice

SWK 370 International Social Work

SWK 375 Diversity Workshop

SWK 451 Research Methods

SWK 452 Family Dynamics

Additionally, responsibilities include contributing to the continuing development and refinement of the Social Work program, engaging in scholarship, attending internal and external events applicable to the College and the candidate's academic discipline, academic advising, program assessment, curriculum development, and participation in Department, School, and College committees.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Social Work, or a closely related academic field, at the time of appointment on January 3, 2022. This candidate must also hold an MSW from a CSWE accredited institution.

An ABD (D.S.W or Ph.D.) from an accredited institution in Social Work, or a closely related academic field, will be considered if the degree will be completed within 1 year from date of appointment.

Additional requirements include a minimum of three years of experience in the field of social work; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, a record of scholarly work or professional impact in the field of social work, and superior written and oral communication skills. Higher education teaching experience is required. Demonstrated excellent teaching abilities in an accredited undergraduate social work program is required.

Review of applicant credentials will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Social Work, or a closely related academic field, at the time of appointment on January 3, 2022. This candidate must also hold an MSW from a CSWE accredited institution.

An ABD (D.S.W or Ph.D.) from an accredited institution in Social Work, or a closely related academic field, will be considered if the degree will be completed within 1 year from date of appointment.

Additional requirements include a minimum of three years of experience in the field of social work; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, a record of scholarly work or professional impact in the field of social work, and superior written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience and excellent teaching abilities in an accredited undergraduate social work program is required.

Review of applicant credentials will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until July 24, 2021.

Additional Information:

Compensation includes a competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits, a tuition remission plan for employees and qualified dependents, retirement plan through TIAA, and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.

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