Assistant Professor

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Assistant Professor

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

80091

EPA Position Type

Faculty

JCAT

201000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

At Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU ), our new strategic plan WSSU 2030 Unleash the Genius commits our faculty and staff to create a unique, responsive learning experience that unleashes the genius of our students. Our faculty must provide our students with a high-quality educational experience in a culturally engaging campus environment where they thrive as learners, scholars, and leaders. To actualize this commitment, faculty in the Department of Social Work in the School of Health Sciences seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor who is committed to student success, scholarly productivity, and engagement. The ideal candidate for this position will have availability to begin in this role in August 2023.

The Assistant Professor of Social Work has the unique responsibility of engaging diverse learners in high-quality instruction within the classroom while concurrently designing experiential learning outside the classroom. WSSU expects its faculty to leverage high impact practices where instructors immerse students in “hands on” authentic learning opportunities such as applied research, community engagement, study abroad, and internship experiences. By using these instructional approaches, faculty develop our students’ power skills—critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal communication, critical literacy, teamwork, and leadership—to prepare them for significant impact in the workforce and servant leadership within the communities where they reside. As an institution that values research, WSSU also expects its faculty to produce original scholarship that adds value to the existing body of knowledge within the discipline area; thus, the ideal candidate must prepare manuscripts within the discipline area or within peer-reviewed journals that promote teaching and learning of the discipline, facilitate presentations at well-respected meetings and conferences within the discipline, and engage in the procurement of extramural funding that supports an active research agenda.

Position Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Professor

Building and Room No.

Anderson Center – Room C017

Appointment Type

Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

No

Appointment Length.

9-months

Position Number

001178

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

No

Normal Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8-5

Department Required Skills

Faculty in the Department of Social Work seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence as Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and serving students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in social work (or related field) from an accredited institution
• Candidates must have an MSW from a Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE )-accredited university (licensure is also preferred) with at least two years post-Master’s experience.
• Candidates must have at least two years of post- MSW social Work practice experience.
• Candidate must have 1-5 years teaching experience at bachelor level in social work.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process.
• Evidence of situating undergraduate candidates in undergraduate research experiences or experiences engaging students in study abroad, internship opportunities, or community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations at the university, across universities, or within the broader community.
• Evidence of research and scholarly contributions to the Social Work discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and development via engagement in professional organizations and professional conferences.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills along with effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

We welcome candidates with a background in social work, micro/macro-level social work, community engagement as well as demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with schools and university colleges. Additionally, we prefer candidates who possess licensure from a CSWE accredited university. Lastly, we also welcome candidates with experience in managing (or at least significantly contributing) to a CSWE self-study for accreditation and/or reaccreditation of social work education programs and a high comfort level in assessment.

Required License or Certification

Applicant must have earned the MSW from CSWW accredited program

Valid US Driver's License

No

Commercial Driver's License Required

No

Physical Required

No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

Teaching and Advising

• The successful candidate will teach Social Work courses Work using face-to-face and online methodologies.
• Provide engaging and relevant assignments for students with learning outcomes applicable to the field.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, timelines, and an approved syllabus.
• Coordinate evening and weekend classes.
• Complete grade books, mid-term, and final grade submission learning assessments, and final exam assessments on a timely basis, and respond to student questions in a timely manner.
• Engage in effective student academic advising throughout the academic year.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.

Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

• Must have an active research agenda.
• Conduct and maintain an active line of scholarly research within the Social Work discipline that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate with interdisciplinary teams to procure sponsored research that advances the research agenda.
• Must facilitate presentations at well-respected local, state, national, and international professional conferences and meetings within the healthcare management discipline.

University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement

• Support the department’s social work accreditation
• Attend consistently departmental and College meetings.
• Participate in service activities for the department, university, and community
• Collaborate with community stakeholders and other professional organizations.
• Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations.
• Assist discipline-specific professional organizations with reviews of conference proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other professional engagement opportunities.
• Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions relative to Social Work.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only

No

Position Type

Faculty

Time Limited Position

No

Appointment Length

9 month

Salary

68,146

Open Date

12/12/2022

Close Date

04/07/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * How many years of experience do you have teaching on the collegiate level?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * 1. What is your experience, if any, in a higher education environment>
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * Describe your online teaching experience.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Do you have a Ph.D. in social work or a related field from an accredited institution?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * Do you have a master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited university?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
8. * Please describe any online teaching experience you have?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Document
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Reference 1
5. Letter of Reference 2
6. Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other Document
3. Unofficial Transcript