Assistant Professor of Social Work

Assistant Professor of Social Work

The Assistant Professor of Social Work teaches in both the graduate and undergraduate social work programs, advises BSW and MSW students, and maintains an active agenda of scholarship and or research, which includes social work-based research/training projects and ongoing scholarly publications. Additionally, value is placed on participation in community service at the local, state, and national levels. Grant-funded research is encouraged and supported by the university.

This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work;
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field (ABD considered).

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of social work practice experience;
• Prior teaching experience in higher education with the ability to teach across the curriculum;
• Online teaching experience;
• LMSW or LCSW (or LCSW eligible if not currently licensed in Arkansas).

• Teach BSW and/or MSW classes each semester;
• Provide service to the School;
• Keep course content timely and in line with accreditation standards;
• Engage in scholarship sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;
• Engage in service at the university, community, and professional levels sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;
• Respond to inquiries regarding the designated program(s);
• Monitor student progress through the program(s) and adjust degree plans as necessary;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer literacy and practical knowledge of current technology;
• Strong commitment to effective teaching;
• Ability to teach introductory and advanced-level classes;
• Knowledge of social work history, theory, and practice concepts.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Please also include a Service Philosophy.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jacqueline Burse - jrburse Lindsay Ruhr - lrruhr Theresa Flowers - tdflowers Latisha Young - llyoung Esaa Samarah - esamarahsama

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by…