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Assistant Professor- Social Work

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ Other Documents: A three-part statement, not to exceed 3 pages, covering

+ your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level

+ your social work practice experience, and

+ your applied research and scholarly activity agenda

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Courtney Wells

Associate Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 3, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Posting Details

Position Information

UW - System Position Title Assistant Professor- Social Work

Business Title

Major Department Code Social Work (J117000)

Appointment Type Faculty

FLSA Status Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

M-F; Hours depend on class schedule

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus

Position Summary

This full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Social Work Program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is at the rank of Assistant Professor. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester. As this is a small program, the ability to teach a variety of courses across the social work curriculum is expected. Compensation is based upon qualifications, including both education and experience.

Responsibilities

+ Teach a variety of courses across the BSW curriculum suited to experience and expertise.

+ Supervise field placements as Faculty Liaison including facilitating/teaching weekly SOWK 472 Field Instruction sessions.

+ Advise students and mentor undergraduate research and creative activities.

+ Engage in research, scholarly, or creative activity that supports University programs.

+ Actively participate in committee work, as well as curriculum, professional development, and service to external stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required

+ An MSW from a CSWE -accredited program is required.

+ A doctorate or ABD with a degree in hand on date of appointment is required.

+ At least 2 years post- MSW full-time experience in professional social work practice is required.

+ Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.

+ Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is required.

+ Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.

+ Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the Department and the University’s commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.

Preferred

+ A PhD in social work is strongly preferred.

+ Post MSW practice experience with individuals, children and families, mental health, substance abuse, or other micro systems settings is preferred.

+ Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.

+ Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AAF01023

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 08/25/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date 01/29/2025

Closing Date

Applicant Review Date 03/04/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

+ Other Documents: A three-part statement, not to exceed 3 pages, covering

+ your primary and secondary teaching interests, experience in classroom, and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level

+ your social work practice experience, and

+ your applied research and scholarly activity agenda

+ Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation (references)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Courtney Wells

Associate Professor and Search Chair

[email protected]

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 3, 2025.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf

Legal Notices

EEO Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. Final candidates will be required to provide three professional references with at least one being a prior supervisor. Misconduct checks will be completed and a personnel file review for any University of Wisconsin or State employee within the past seven years prior to hire per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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