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Faculty Position in the Undergraduate Program (teaching or professional practice

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


Position Information

Recruitment/Posting TitleFaculty Position in the Undergraduate Program (teaching or professional practice non-tenure track [NTT] at rank of assistant professor or higher)

DepartmentSchool of Social Work

SalaryCommensurate With Experience

Posting SummaryRutgers University School of Social Work is currently seeking a non-tenure track (NTT), teaching or professional practice faculty member to serve as a member of the faculty for the undergraduate Program. This rigorous and well-established program offers the curriculum for a two-year full-time option for the completion of a baccalaureate degree with a social work major that requires 120 credits.

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education, the faculty member will support a "student-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused" approach fostering student academic success, retention, and well-being throughout all phases of the BASW program and engages in related duties as necessary, which includes:

Maintaining a community and belonging among undergraduate students.

Enhancing the School's commitment to anti-racism and inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, equity, and advancement (IIDEA) initiatives.

Interacting closely with members of the SSW community, especially the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education and BASW Directors.

Remaining in close communication with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education to promote a transformative learning experience.

Supporting and liaising with faculty and lecturers to advance effective teaching and learning, scholarship and dissemination, and service to the school and community.

Collaborating with the faculty and School's leadership team to support curriculum development and new program initiatives.

This position is a calendar-year, New Brunswick-NJ-based position subject to contractual renewals. Successful candidates will teach nine (9) courses per academic year during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters/sessions, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in school and university service.

Some service initiatives may require evening and weekend work to accommodate our student population. All Teaching and Professional Practice NTT faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, scholarly/professional dissemination, and service activities in accordance with their rank, and other duties as assigned. Salary and rank of appointment is commensurate with experience.

We are dedicated to ensuring a diverse and inclusive faculty environment. Faculty who join us will have the opportunity to work with a student body that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Our faculty is an open and collegial group.

Position StatusFull Time

Posting Number24FA0633

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Qualifications

Minimum Education and ExperienceMinimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Social Work with a minimum of four years post MSW experience; experience in curriculum development; record of or potential for excellence in teaching; experience with diverse constituencies and engagement with a collegial and inclusive culture. Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate degree (DSW or PhD) in social work or related field; experience in DEI related efforts; record of scholarly contributions; candidate meeting criteria for assistant professor rank in the teaching or professional practice series; and candidates with online teaching experience.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

OverviewRUSSW, ranked #12 among MSW programs in the nation, is among the largest social work programs in the United States, offering BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. degrees to over 2,000 students across three campuses in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick. RUSSW is engaged in its 5-year Strategic Plan, Toward a More Just Future, with a focus on the following priority areas: Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Advancement (IIDEA); A Curriculum for the Future of Social Work; Supporting the 21st Century Student; Research for a Just Future; Innovative Community Engagement; Organization Foundations for Success. Our BASW program is delivered in New Brunswick, Camden, and off-campus in Mays Landing.

Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and a major research university. Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a federation of 62 leading research universities, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, an academic consortium of Big 10 universities.

StatementApplicants may apply online to the search committee at:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/229791 . Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, teaching portfolio (including recent course evaluations), and the names of three references are required.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Teaching Philosophy (including any teaching evaluations)

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Quick Link to Postinghttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/229791

CampusRutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location CampusRutgers University - New Brunswick

CityNew Brunswick

StateNJ

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Immunization Requirements

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