West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
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Human Resources
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 |
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| 10-27 Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Undergraduate Social Work | |
| School: College of Business and Public Affairs | |
The Department currently has five (5) experienced social work educators, a Director of Field, and a team of dedicated adjunct faculty. The BSW program has been a leader in undergraduate social work education in Pennsylvania and has distinguished itself on a national level since its initial accreditation in 1973. Since we must prepare students for practice as required by EPAS, the purpose of our department is to prepare Baccalaureate Social Work majors as entry-level generalist social workers capable of meeting the challenges faced by social workers in the surrounding metropolitan, suburban, and rural areas. Students are prepared for graduate study for the Master in Social Work upon successful completion of the BSW Program. The BSW program has been re-accredited through 2011. Our program is currently preparing for both the CSWE reaffirmation process and Middle-States re-accreditation process. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities teaching at the undergraduate social work level with an emphasis on HBSE, Diversity, and Mezzo/Macro Practice. Candidates are expected to teach in all areas across the curriculum. Additional responsibilities include service, participating in department, college, university, and community activities; student advising; participating in BSW curriculum development, and developing a scholarly agenda consistent with the university Teach-Scholar model. Candidates are expected to contribute to the academic mission of the University as reflected in the Plan for Excellence and the universitys commitment to Diversity and global perspectives, which promote academic excellence for the University. Requirements: Candidates must possess a doctorate in social work or a related field, a masters degree in social work from a CSWE accredited university, at least two years of post-masters direct practice experience. Prior teaching experience in a CSWE accredited social work program and undergraduate teaching experience are required. Applicants for associate professor must have five years of teaching experience in a CSWE accredited social work program. an academic record that would warrant an appointment at the rank of associate professor including a demonstrable track-record of excellence in teaching, service, practice and research. For consideration for either academic rank, skills in using educational technology, including experience developing on-line course and/or teaching on-line classes is desirable, but not required. In addition, a licensed or license-eligible social worker is strongly preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate accomplishments in achieving and sustaining diversity among students, faculty, and staff, as well as incorporating both community and global perspectives in related activities. Candidates Should Submit: (a) a letter of interest outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, including research interests, teaching areas, and areas of service and/or leadership; (b) a teaching philosophy; (c) a curriculum vitae; (d) a copy of graduate transcripts; (e) three (3) letters of reference which comment on applicants teaching, scholarship, and/or service/leadership to: Richard W. Voss, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Undergraduate Social Work Department, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 114 Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA 19383. 610-436-2527 Fax: 610-436-2135 Email: rvoss@wcupa.edu Finalists must successfully complete the on-campus interview process and teaching demonstration. The position is available August 2010. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester Universitys educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. | |