Assistant Professor of Social Work; Internal

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work
Reports To: Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department: Behavioral and Social Sciences
Division/College: College of Arts and Sciences

The Assistant Professor of Social Work teaches courses in the discipline area of Social Work. The position develops and designs curriculum plans to support student learning, stimulates class discussions, and promotes student engagement. The Assistant Professor provides academic advising and academic support to students, maintains class-related records, and assesses student coursework. The position also collaborates with and supports students and colleagues regarding research interests and co‑curricular activities.

• Teaches a typical load of 12 semester-hours of undergraduate courses each semester in Social Work in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement.
• Provides academic advisement and academic support to students as needed.
• Maintains class-related records and assesses student coursework.
• Collaborates with and supports students and colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.
• Participates in departmental, college, and university-required activities.

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Three or more years of experience teaching Social Work in a CSWE-accredited program.
• Considerable teaching experience at the undergraduate level in traditional classroom settings and online.
• State licensure in Social Work, LMSW preferred, with the ability to transfer licensure to Georgia within one year.
• A commitment to student engagement and academic success.
• Ability to communicate effectively, participate in departmental and university activities, and mentor students.
• Ability to interactively engage students to support the development of enhanced critical thinking skills.

• An earned Ph.D. or DSW degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Social Work from an accredited and reputable institution.
• An established research interest with the ability to seek publications in refereed journals and other scholarly sources.

Regular evening and weekend work may be required.

The physical requirements of the job may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, performing repetitive tasks, using standard office and classroom equipment, and carrying or lifting materials related to classroom and departmental activities, as reasonably required to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position does not currently supervise any direct reports unless otherwise assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive. The incumbent may be required to undertake additional tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.