Posting Details

Position Information

Vacancy Number:
F-00400

Position Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

Classification Title:
Faculty

Department:
Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a clinical assistant professor to begin August 2024. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, social justice, and service, especially community service. As AUM values the diversity of people and perspectives with a culture of inclusiveness, we are seeking a diverse recruitment pool.

AUM's BSW Program recently received initial accreditation with CSWE and is one of the fastest-growing majors on our campus. Our program, grounded in a liberal arts perspective, educates social workers to be ethical and competent practitioners who intervene and advocate for social, environmental, and economic justice across all system levels (individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities) utilizing a generalist perspective within a person-in-environment context. The program promotes a commitment to professional ethics and values, critical thinking, professionalism, lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, strengths-based perspective, justice, and service. The program is committed to culturally-responsive practice, social change, and the advancement of individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and society in order to create a more equitable society locally, nationally, and globally.

Duties for this appointment include teaching core and area of specialization undergraduate Social Work courses (4/4 course load), a productive community-involvement agenda, advising students, and adding to the service mission of the campus.

Required qualifications:
The successful candidate is required to have

• An MSW , DSW , or a PhD in Social Work from a CSWE -approved program
• A minimum of two years post- MSW full-time social work practice
• LMSW

Preferred qualifications also include:

• LiCSW
• Established record of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with faculty and administration across the university

How to Apply:

Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6663 and complete an online application. Completed applications must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement, 4) community-involvement statement, 5) contact information for at least three professional references, 6) copy of social work license, and 7) graduate transcript(s).

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Paul Hard, search committee chair, at phard@aum.edu .

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by April 28, 2024. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• An MSW , DSW , or a PhD in Social Work from a CSWE -approved program
• A minimum of two years post- MSW full-time social work practice
• LMSW

Preferred Qualifications

• LiCSW
• Established record of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with faculty and administration across the university

Job Open Date:
02/26/2024

Job Close Date:

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6663

Position Profile Link

Faculty Specific

School:
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Contract Type:
Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track:
No

Salary Band:
N/A

About the University/College

AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,300 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Equal Justice Initiative.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work includes thirteen full-time faculty. In addition to the majors, the department offers minors in Child Advocacy Studies, Social Work, Sociology, and Anthropology.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Community Involvement Statement
5. Professional Reference Sheet
6. Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

1. Additional Transcript(s)
2. Additional Supporting Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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