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Overview

The Touro University Graduate School of Social work is seeking candidates for a full-time (10-month appointment) Assistant Professor in Social Work, with extensive asynchronous online education experience and specialization in clinical practice for the online portion of the MSW program. We welcome applications from candidates in the United States, able to work in eastern standard time, who seek to build an academic career in a clinical online social work program. Ideal candidates will have a defined area of research and scholarship, background in social work practice, with comprehensive and extensive teaching experience in asynchronous distance education. Distance education experience should include course design, instructional design experience, asynchronous best practices, instruction/teaching in asynchronous courses, student advising, mentoring and supporting adjunct faculty and colleagues, ability to engage students in the online environment both in and out of the classroom, developing and leading trainings, currency with evolving technology (simulations and artificial intelligence), CSWE accreditation experience, working to ensure high quality and high engagement levels with faculty and students, and course lead or sequence lead experience. A typical workday will entail teaching, advising, and meetings. Faculty carry a 21-credit workload per academic year and are expected to teach, advise students, and engage in scholarship. Faculty participate in MSW program activities as needed (orientation, community days, committee meetings, and curriculum development), and will also contribute on departmental and university-wide committees. This is a fully remote position.

About the TUGSSW: The mission of the Touro University Graduate School of Social Work is to educate graduates for clinical social work practice in an urban, multicultural and diverse environment. This is consistent with the general mission of Touro University, which is to provide professional education for the benefit of the individual and society. This general mission is an expression of the Jewish religious tenet of Tikkun Olam, the striving to make the world a better place for all people. In accordance with the traditional social work values of social and economic justice, the Graduate School of Social Work is committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education to traditionally educationally underserved groups. This includes persons of color, immigrants, refugees, and the various components of the Jewish community, in neighborhood-based MSW programs. The MSW program’s educational purpose is to prepare self-reflective and autonomous professionals who can meet the complex needs of diverse populations. The Graduate School of Social Work intends to increase the number of culturally competent clinical social workers. The school’s curriculum is informed by the person-in-environment, ecological and strengths-based perspectives. The school provides students with a social work education that offers a theoretical and evidence-based foundation in generalist social work, as well as advanced knowledge and skills for effective clinical social work. This education prepares graduates for leadership roles in clinical social work practice with vulnerable populations in the contemporary service delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Teaching asynchronous courses according to workload assignments

+ Service to the Department, University, and Community

+ Research/Scholarship, including publication, social work academic conferences, & funded research

+ Academic advising for students in distance education

+ Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees

+ Participate in program events, such as orientation and graduation.

+ Build, strengthen, and support community relations

+ Highly engaged and responsive during stipulated work hours

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

+ Applicants must have a Master of Social Work degree and a doctorate in a related field of study; a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW degree is preferred.

+ Social work licensure required

+ A minimum of 5 years of asynchronous online teaching experience required

+ Some social work higher education administrative experience preferred

+ Instructional course design experience required

+ Student advising experience preferred but not required

+ Experience with clinical simulation technology and artificial intelligence experience a plus

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

+ Experience with Canvas and electronic learning management systems

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Zoom

Travel

+ Presence for quarterly program meetings and conferences as necessary.

Physical Demands

+ Extensive use of computers

+ Extensive time sitting

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2024-11436

College TUNY - Graduate School of Social Work

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Monday- Thursday -9-5:30 and Friday 9-2pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US