Asst Professor - Social Work

Assistant Professor

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• Generous Retirement Contributions:
  The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:
  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
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  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
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  Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:
  Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position on the Laramie campus, starting in August 2027. We are particularly interested in applicants who want to be part of a small but diverse faculty that is energized to enhance and expand its programs, with a focus on advancing human rights and dignity and serving rural communities.

Persons with said commitment and expertise in teaching generalist and advanced generalist practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels are encouraged to apply; also, persons with a special interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate social work policy courses are especially encouraged to apply. 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 two flexible options to meet the needs of students across the state. The full-time MSW option, based in Laramie, utilizes a hybrid model that combines distance education with intensive face-to-face weekend classes. Additionally, there is a part-time option housed at the University of Wyoming Casper Campus, which also follows the hybrid format with weekend classes and distance learning.

Both options provide flexible learning opportunities while maintaining a balance of distance and in-person instruction. The BSW program offers traditional on-campus programs in Laramie and Casper. The Division has a commitment to scholarship, education, and practice rooted in the principles and values of social justice.

The University of Wyoming is the state's only public provider of baccalaureate and graduate education and is a Carnegie-designated doctoral university/high research activity. UW combines major university benefits and small school advantages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintaining an active research/scholarly program; teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; advising students; supervising/chairing graduate student portfolios/research projects; conducting field liaison work; participating in division, college, university, and professional activities; providing service and outreach activities; and participating in curriculum and program development. This position requires weekend and/or evening teaching, periodic travel within the state, and classroom teaching and distance education delivery systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Ph.D. in social work or a closely related field (doctorate must be…