Assoc Professor​/MSW Program Director - Division of Social Work

Associate Professor - MSW Program Director
- Division of Social Work

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will also receive an administrative appointment to serve as the Master of Social Work (MSW) program Director, with a preferred start date of January 2027. The faculty position is a 9-month, full-time appointment, with an additional month dedicated to administrative duties associated with the MSW Program Director appointment during the summer term.

In addition to.50 FTE dedicated to administrative leadership of the MSW Program and instruction, the successful candidate will engage in teaching, research/scholarship, profession-related community engagement, and service to the Division, University, and profession.

This is an on-campus position based in Laramie, Wyoming. The successful candidate is expected to be regularly available on campus and to teach in person during scheduled intensive weekend sessions each semester, as well as during evening classes delivered via Zoom. Candidates must be willing and able to teach on evenings and weekdays, as well as on scheduled intensive weekends as assigned.

The Division of Social Work offers a Generalist BSW program and an Advanced Generalist MSW program enrolling approximately 55 undergraduate and 55 graduate students. The MSW program offers a hybrid format that combines online evening classes (via Zoom) with five intensive in-person weekend sessions per semester. The Division offers a full-time MSW program on the main campus in Laramie, Wyoming, and a part-time MSW program at the UW-Casper campus in central Wyoming.

The Division is committed to scholarship, education, and practice grounded in the principles and values of human rights and human dignity.

We are seeking candidates with experience in social work practice, teaching, research, and administration who possess the leadership skills and experience necessary to serve as MSW Program Director and to advance our commitment to upholding our tradition of excellence in educating new social workers. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy, social justice, and engaged learning, and have experience in distance teaching and course development.

Additionally, experience in rural settings and evidence of strong interpersonal skills are highly valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, service, and…