Assistant Professor

Summary

Operating Title
Assistant Professor

Long Classification Title

Campus Location
Durham

Department
UNH CHHS Social Work

Summary of Position

Responsibilities for this position include: 1) teaching 4 courses per AY and advising undergraduate and graduate social work courses both in-person and online courses, 2) developing a program of research with a preferred focus that includes promoting health and public health needs of populations socially vulnerable and historically marginalized communities, and 3) engaging in service activities within and outside of UNH . Additionally, candidates should have experience or the ability to teach courses related to Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Research Methods, Social Work Practice, and/or Race, Culture and Oppression. Faculty will be expected to teach weekdays, evenings, and across undergraduate and graduate programs in in-person and online.

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PF0898FY25

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Requirements for Assistant Professor Position

• MSW degree and/or PhD in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution
• Earned doctorate in social work or a related field,
• Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience (in-person or online),
• A defined program of research, with the potential for successful extramural funding,
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in both university campus and community settings with faculty, staff, students, and community groups of diverse backgrounds, and

A minimum of two years of post MSW practice experience is preferred.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62723

Percent Time Information (FTE)
100%

Faculty Information
Tenure-Track

If Renewable or Number of years, please specify

Type of Position
Faculty

Posting Details

Posting Date
09/13/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes

Appointment Type
Tenure-Track

If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date

Departmental Information

This position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not supervise

Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

 

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you meet the definition of an Internal Candidate? Internal Candidates include: (1) active status employees who have completed the introductory period and (2) adjunct staff members who have been employed within USNH for at least 12 months in total and who have worked at least 1,000 hours during the 12 month period preceding the application for the position. Student employment does not apply toward internal status eligibility.

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

Recent Publications (1)

Additional Teaching Materials (1)

Diversity Statement

Optional Documents