Professional Opportunity

Teaching Assistant Professor, North Carolina State University Department of Social Work

Teaching Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Department of Social Work

The North Carolina State University Department of Social Work invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on generalist practice and advanced practice with individuals, families, and groups. Primarily teaching appointment will be in the MSW Program. The faculty member will engage in teaching, scholarship, field liaison, student advisement, university, and community service. The candidate must have a strong commitment to diversity/inclusion, social justice, and student-centered social work education.

Minimum Qualifications: A doctorate in social work or a related discipline completed as of the date of appointment; a MSW from a CSWE accredited program with 2 years of post-MSW direct practice experience; demonstrated ability to teach social work ; excellent written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in Social Work or DSW, a record of scholarship, including a history of, or potential for publication in professional journals and direct practice teaching experience at the graduate-level.

*Exceptional candidates may be considered for a tenure track assistant professor position.*

To apply, submit: (a) letter of interest outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, research and teaching areas, teaching philosophy, and strategies, research/professional accomplishments, and commitment to NC State Department of Social Work’s mission (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a copy of your transcript for the highest degree earned, and (d) Contact information of three (3) references at http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position number 5036. Position will remain open until filled. However, please contact Dr. Taliaferro, Search Committee Chair at Jocelyn_Taliaferro@ncsu.edu or 919.513.1990 with any questions regarding the position. North Carolina State University is an AA/EEO employer and welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. ADA Accommodations: NCSU Human Resources at 919-515-2135.

For further information on the University, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Department of Social Work please visit the following web sites: www.ncsu.edu, http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/, and http://socialwork.chass.ncsu.edu/.

North Carolina State University is one of the 16 universities that comprise the University of North Carolina system. The City of Raleigh is rapidly expanding and is within range of major regional and national transportation. It has recently been recognized as one of the major areas for economic growth. The department has both an MSW and BSW curriculum and will begin an Advanced Standing Program in fall 2010. The department also has a contract for the North Carolina Welfare Collaborative program to prepare BSW students for leadership roles in the field of child welfare services. NC State provides competitive salaries that are commiserate with experience.