Professor of Practice- Social Work
- Employer
- Utica University
- Location
- Utica, New York
- Salary
- $65,000-$70,000
- Date posted
- Dec 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social Work & Human Services, Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Private Four-Year Institutions
Job Details
Utica University, a comprehensive, independent, private institution located in heart of Central New York, is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track, faculty position within the Masters of Social Work program to start August 1, 2025. The successful candidate should have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to educate MSW students about how to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Asian, and/or indigenous communities, with attention to children, youth, and families. As a result, preference will be given to applicants with clinical experience serving clients and communities of color, and those who demonstrate scholarship on the impact of systematic injustice on mental health and recovery. Successful candidates will have significant direct practice experience, including a minimum of 2 years post-MSW experience, working with individuals, families, and/or groups. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field and who are also licensed to practice social work in New York State (or their own state, if living outside of New York) are preferred.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Utica University, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the UC mission and culture to help determine their potential success at http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/. Our Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in background, perspective, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas. At UC, diversity means that we are a community that represents a range of human experience and makes conscious choices to appreciate, respect, and learn from each other. Utica University actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society.
Utica University:
Founded in 1946, Utica University is a private comprehensive institution distinguished for its integration of liberal and professional study. Our dedicated faculty and staff have built a tradition of excellence in teaching and learning with particular emphasis on providing individual attention to students. The University enrolls approximately 3,700 students – approximately 2,700 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students.
A city of approximately 60,000, Utica is located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in the Mohawk Valley region of upstate New York. The area offers easy access to a broad variety of cultural attractions, including the historic Stanley Performing Arts Center and renowned Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, as well as four-season recreation.
Application Information:
To apply, submit a letter of application and CV, along with an additional reflective statement about teaching in the required applicant document titled “diversity statement”. Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica University, please see the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)
Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.
In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf.
All application materials must be submitted online at the following link:
https://utica.peopleadmin.com/postings/4470
Utica University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations.
Company
Founded in 1946, Utica University is a private comprehensive institution distinguished for its integration of liberal and professional study. Our dedicated faculty and staff have built a tradition of excellence in teaching and learning with particular emphasis on providing individual attention to students. The University enrolls approximately 3,700 students – approximately 2,700 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students.
A city of approximately 60,000, Utica is located at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in the Mohawk Valley region of upstate New York. The area offers easy access to a broad variety of cultural attractions, including the historic Stanley Performing Arts Center and renowned Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, as well as four-season recreation.
- Website
- http://utica.edu/
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