Instructor/ Assistant Professor

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Position Number F68300 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Teaching and Research Faculty Rank Open Working Title Instructor/ Assistant Professor School/Unit School of Social Work Department Social Work Number of Months 12 Tenure Status Non-Tenure Eligible Grant funded position? No
Mission or Goal of Unit
Virginia Commonwealth University ( VCU ) School of Social Work invites applications for two (2) full-time Term (non-tenure track) faculty positions at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level. We seek candidates with strong records in social work practice who will be responsible for teaching, curriculum development, and service activities within the School. Our M.S.W. degree program has expanded rapidly in recent years and now includes a fully online format in addition to the on-campus program. We are also in the process of developing online courses for our B.S.W. program with plans to eventually offer both online and hybrid modality options across both programs.

A preeminent national, urban public university and health sciences center, VCU is one of only 28 public universities nationwide designated as top-tier in both research activity and community engagement. VCU is located in the capital city of Richmond, recently ranked among the top 25 places to live in the U.S. The mission of the VCU School of Social Work is to prepare professional social workers as practitioners, scholars and leaders; to generate research and scholarship for advancing knowledge and practice; and to contribute to the local, state, national, international and professional communities to improve quality of life. Guided by the principle of promoting social and economic justice in a diverse and multicultural society, our programs focus on service to and empowerment of people who experience oppression or vulnerability due to inadequate or inequitable distribution of personal, social or institutional resources. Our faculty and staff have articulated our Commitments to Racial and Social Justice which guide our priorities and decision-making. We seek applicants with demonstrated experience in advancing these priorities through their practice, teaching, and service. Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal
This is a term faculty position in social work which includes teaching and service assignments. VCU is a research I extensive institution with a diverse university community and commitment to multiculturalism. Successful candidates will enhance our School’s focus on social and economic justice and interdisciplinary applied research, and have experience or potential for working in a culturally diverse community. Position Responsibilities
Teaching : Faculty Members will have teaching responsibilities which address student attainment of social work competencies at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty Members will be responsible for teaching different course modalities. Possible course assignments may include but are not limited to required courses in practice, oppressed groups, human behavior (person-in society), research, and policy in the B.S.W. program; and required foundation and concentration courses in practice, social justice, human behavior, research, and policy in the M.S.W. program.

2. Service: Faculty member will serve on School and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their area of expertise, e.g., reviewer, committee member.

Required Qualifications

• MSW degree is required
• Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in one or more areas of clinical or macro social work practice
• Applicants should have at least 2 years experience in teaching social work courses, and clear capacity for collaboration and expanding our faculty expertise.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required, and a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is required of all applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• L.C.S.W. and/or doctorate is preferred

Date Posted 09/27/2021 Open Until Filled No Application Deadline Date 10/29/2021 Proposed Hire Date 03/01/2022 Type of Search National Application Process/Additional Information
As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activities will impact your contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

Applications include CV, cover letter, statement of contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the names and contact information for three references. The anticipated start date for all positions is March 1, 2022. Please direct questions and inquiries to search committee chair Jillian Carpenter, Assistant Professor in Teaching at jasay@vcu.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2021.

Posted Salary commensurate with experience Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/109954 Diversity Statement Information For more information on diversity statements, including guidelines, please click here . Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Diversity Statement (Required for all Faculty)

Optional Documents

1. Other Document