Faculty (Open Rank), Social Work

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The University of Montana School of Social Work invites applications for two vacant tenure-track (Open Rank) faculty position to commence Fall 2023. The School is recognized for its foundational work in competency-based social work education at the bachelor’s level which includes an innovative 2+2 program where, in partnership with rural and tribal colleges across the state, students complete their junior and senior years remotely through the School and are able to earn a BSW while remaining in their community. The School of Social Work also houses an innovative face-to-face and online MSW program grounded in an advanced integrated practice model. This approach is premised on the inseparability of individual struggles and social issues such as racism, poverty, discrimination and other forms of oppression. Each program strives to prepare students as practitioners, community leaders, and scholars able to address the complex demands of 21^st century social work. The School is committed to preparing students at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels who uphold social work’s responsibility to anti-racist, decolonizing and anti-oppressive practice through critical inquiry and targeted actions that disrupt systems of oppression.

The University of Montana is located in Missoula on what we recognize and respect as the ancestral homelands of the Salish and Kalispel people. The University is situated within a state with 12 tribal nations and with a population of approximately 6.7% American Indian/Alaska Native individuals. In order to reflect our state and the nation, our School is prioritizing applicants whose scholarship and practice centers around the experiences, needs and priorities of Indigenous individuals and communities.



Required Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work or related field (ABD / doctoral candidates considered)
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Practice with diverse individuals, groups and/or communities
• Two years practice experience
• Evidence of research and scholarly productivity
• Ability to teach across the curricular areas at both BSW and MSW levels
• Commitment to quality teaching and promoting an inclusive educational environment that affirms the value of diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• Practice and research experience with Indigenous communities
• Applied research agenda with diverse groups, including underserved and/or tribal communities

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: October 6, 2022

Applications received by the Priority Application Date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin on October 7, 2022 and continue until the position is filled with an anticipated start date of Autumn 2023.

Position will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED .

Applicants are required to submit the following application materials online at http://umjobs.silkroad.com :

• Letter of interest that addresses the required qualifications
• Statement illustrating commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion in research, teaching, and practice. Please include examples which demonstrate this commitment.
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at https://umjobs.silkroad.com/ for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College. Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com * .

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular