Tenure Track, Assistant/Associate Professor, MSW Program Director

OVERVIEW:
The School of Social Work in the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor to support the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The position begins in Fall 2023. Qualified applicants will be considered for the role of faculty director of the MSW program. Depending on candidate qualifications, an expedited review for tenure, or years of credit toward tenure, may be negotiated. The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. The School of Social Work offers social work programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. The undergraduate and master's programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The master's program has in-person and hybrid options for students. Faculty in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are committed to helping students develop a strong clinical social work identity, grounded in social work values and ethics; the skills to actively engage diverse client populations; a strong knowledge base with critical thinking and reflective practice skills; the capacity for leadership; and the capacity to assess and improve social work practice. The MSW program mission can be found here: https://health.stthomas.edu/social-work/graduate/masters/index.html For more information on the School of Social Work, please see https://health.stthomas.edu/social-work/ We seek candidates who will actively contribute to the University of St. Thomas' commitment to excellence in teaching in a variety of courses, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and engage in meaningful service. A commitment to maintaining inclusive and equitable experiences for students is necessary. Successful candidates for this position will have an innovative mindset, a passion for realizing the Morrison Family College of Health vision, and considerable experience with collaboration and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements for the faculty position include:A DSW or PhD (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in Social Work or closely related fieldAt least 2 years of social work practice experience.Social Work licensure in the state of Minnesota or equivalent in current state with expectation to transfer license to MinnesotaFully vaccinated for COVID-19 or eligible for legally required exemption such as a medical or religious reason.For applicants interested in the MSW Program Director position, additional qualifications include:Meet minimum requirements for the faculty positionThree years of academic administration experience in a School of Social WorkExperience participating in or leading curriculum revision How to Apply:In order to be considered for this opportunity, all application materials must be submitted through the online application, found at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. There are multiple parts to the job application process. Applicants will first be asked to create an applicant profile and upload the following supplemental application materials:Curriculum VitaeA Position-Specific Cover LetterPlease do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time. Additional application materials such as references and official transcripts may be requested later, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time. Review of application materials will begin on Oct. 15, 2022. Submission of application materials will close on January 15, 2023, or when the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position should be sent to the search committee nesm3326@stthomas.edu . If you encounter issues with the application process, please email the Office of Human Resources at EMPLOYMENT@stthomas.edu. Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.