Chair, Associate/Full Professor of Social Work

Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Dean of the Arts and Sciences, the Chair of Social Work coordinates departmental academic activities that promote programmatic excellence thereby preparing students for global competitiveness.

Scope of Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to provide innovative and collaborative leadership to help establish a shared vision for the department’s future and foster an environment that cultivates exemplary research and teaching. The Chair will create an effective working synergy among department faculty, linking these concerted efforts to support Alcorn State University’ s mission and strategic plan.

Essential Job Functions

• The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership for the department in its teaching, research and service missions as well as managing and directing the department’s fiscal plan, budgets and general administration.
• He/she will be expected to have excellent interpersonal and strong written and oral communication skills with a display of openness, integrity, and a spirit of collaboration.
• The Chair must direct and support faculty during the faculty life cycle of talent acquisition, tenure, promotion, and performance evaluation.
• Through thoughtful/careful nurturing and mentoring, the Chair will develop both the individual and collective thinking towards significant academic scholarship and service contributions.
• Crucial to the Chair’s role is the ability to effectively assess and address student needs/concerns.
• The successful candidate will communicate regularly with students and use this input to develop departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Responds to additional requests or assignments from the Dean.

Qualifications

Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience with progressively responsible leadership.
Minimum of 6 years scholarly activity and research, great interpersonal skills and organizational ability, strong research background, and funding records with recognized professional accomplishments in the relevant field, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels are required.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment and experience in fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities for research, teaching, and learning are of particular interest.
• Demonstrated track record of articulating imagination through vision, innovation, and strategic direction in transforming a unit, department, school, or college.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, research and scholarship and distinction in professional achievements appropriate for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor in the Department of Social Work.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the impact of blended learning on students is an advantage.
• Demonstrated administrative or leadership in an academic unit with involvement in fiscal planning & budgets, ability to lead and manage groups, other stakeholders and programs and engage students with transparency is preferred.
• A collaborative, servant leader with indisputable integrity and courage engaging the university, business, and community to develop mutually beneficial partnerships for students is desired. Manifestation of effectiveness in written and oral communication is an additional preference.

EEO / ADA Statement

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas

Yes

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds

Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds

Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds

Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds

Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds

Not Required

Travel

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours

Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

02/02/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Other
6. A Leadership Statement

Optional Documents