Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK (Job ID 19297)

This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer in Social Work position (Job ID 19298). Vacancy will be filled with either one (1) Assistant or Associate Professor or one (1) Lecturer. More information is provided below in the Application Instructions section.

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track, full-time, 9-month academic year faculty position starting August 2023. The successful candidate will be passionate about and committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive learning environment. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor level and rank will be determined at time of hire commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Department supports a variety of contemporary teaching modalities including in-person, blended, and distance learning environments. Summer work coordinating the social work certificate program is anticipated with the option to teach summer courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• MSW or higher degree from a CSWE accredited graduate program
• Two years post MSW social work practice experience
• Eligibility for Wisconsin social work licensure and licensure within one year of hire
• Interest in advancing student learning in area of social work
• Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders

Preferred:

• DSW/PhD in Social Work or related social science field
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education or potential to develop teaching excellence
• Evidence of established scholarly productivity or potential to develop professional and scholarly productivity
• Potential to lead and coordinate the social work certificate program
• Online teaching ability and interest
• Demonstrated experience in establishing a climate (work environment) that embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach 12 credit hours per semester (4 courses) including five core social work classes, supervising field placements, and other human services courses as needed by the department. Lead and coordinate the social work certificate program.  Demonstrate commitment to a generalist social work practice including diversity, gender, aging, mental health, and other issues.  Engage in ongoing student-centered instruction, advisement, and assessment of student learning; scholarly activity including research, publication, and grant-writing; and university, professional, and/or community service.   Collaborate across disciplines and work well with others in an interdisciplinary department, contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services is characterized by committed student-centered professionals who value teaching in a collaborative and participatory work environment. The Department is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW 

An innovative leader within the University of Wisconsin System, the University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an unparalleled career-focused education that integrates applied learning, theory and research and real-world experiences to prepare our students for the future. At UW-Stout, our students think and do from day one, and we’re proud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.  

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 47 undergraduate, 21 masters and 3 advanced programs and more than 30 certificate options in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 8,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.  

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us.

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

• Benefit Details: http://www.uwsa.edu/ohrwd/benefits/summaries/fasl.pdf Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

All qualified candidates meeting application requirements will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. UW-Stout provides equal opportunity to all persons and is committed to inclusive excellence. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources team.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing a reference check process. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the UW System and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

This job announcement is being announced simultaneously with the Lecturer in Social Work position (Job ID 19298). Vacancy will be filled with either one (1) Assistant or Associate Professor or one (1) Lecturer.

• Applicants who wish to be considered for the lecturer, academic staff position need to apply to: Lecturer, Social Work (Job ID 19298) Applicants who wish to be considered for the faculty, tenure-track position need to apply to: Assistant or Associate Professor, Social Work (Job ID 19297)

To ensure consideration complete applications must be submitted online by February 26, 2023. Applications submitted after February 26, 2023 may be reviewed until the position is filled.

To apply, click the Apply button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

1. Cover letter*
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references
4. Inclusivity Statement**

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

**Equity, diversity and inclusion are important to the mission of UW-Stout. Write a one-page or less statement demonstratin your past/present work, volunteer, and lived experience and how you envision carrying that experience into your work at UW-Stout.

Applicants will need to complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Amanda Barnett

Phone: 715-232-1115

Email: barnetta@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Renee Eide

Email: Eider@uwstout.edu