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Assistant Professor of Social Work

Employer
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location
Badger, AK
Closing date
Dec 5, 2021

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
UAF College of Liberal Arts

Position Summary:

UAF is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and an international center for research, education, and the arts, emphasizing the circumpolar North and its diverse peoples. We have a strong team of dedicated educators who are committed to cultivating a community of culturally responsive learning. Come teach and be inspired in a diverse and inclusive accredited social work program.

Duties:

Service: Must fulfill various service obligations to include public and/or community service, and participation in the activities for the Social Work department, CLA and the University

Teaching: This is a bipartite position, incumbent will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of three to four courses a semester. Must teach in all program modalities: online asynchronous, distance-based Zoom, and hybrid delivery; recruit, advise and support students.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized for unrestricted employment in the United States. No work visas will be sponsored for this position.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Social Work invites applications for a Term Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work. Candidates shall demonstrate excellence in teaching and advising. Teaching duties include lower and upper division courses in Social Work as well as course development at the undergraduate level.

The successful candidate must hold office hours appropriate for the courses being taught and develop and modify curriculum for distance delivery and other teaching modalities.

A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited (CSWE) university program by June 1, 2022.

Typical experience includes two years' practice experience in Alaska, with preference given to experience working with Alaska Native populations; demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds, including both traditional and nontraditional age, first generation, military, working students, and Indigenous populations; and previous experience teaching and/or learning in distance-based modalities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to, previous effective teaching/training experience, successful work experience in rural communities or agencies servicing Alaska Native populations, strong interpersonal and communication skills in an environment involving a variety of cultures and age levels, evidence of a potential for successful teaching and service, ability to advise or mentor students in a culturally diverse environment, ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid delivery, and distance delivery formats, demonstrated commitment to taking on the diverse tasks associated with being a productive member of a small faculty, such as committee memberships and community service.

Founded in 1917, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is the flagship campus of the University of Alaska System with a diverse student body and desirable faculty-student ratios, and is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, and Space Grant institution. UAF is situated in a beautiful rural northern setting and is accredited by the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time, Sunday, November 28, 2021. An initial review will begin Monday, November 29, 2021.

Union Representation:

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

Term Position: This position term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

Affirmative Action Statement:

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

Background Check:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Probationary Period:

Pursuant to University Regulation 04.07.020, new employees of the University are employed in an at-will probationary status for the first six months of employment. During the probationary period, employment may be terminated for no reason or any reason. Promoted employees also serve a probationary period with limited rights of retreat.

Public Disclosure Statement:

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.

University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.

Training Policy:

It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.

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