Recruitment/Posting Title Faculty Position in the MSW Graduate Program (teaching or professional practice non-tenure track [NTT] at the rank of assistant professor rank or higher)
Department School of Social Work
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
Rutgers University School of Social Work is currently seeking a non-tenure track (NTT), professional practice faculty member to serve as a member of the faculty for the Management and Policy (MAP) specialization in the MSW Program.
Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the MSW Program Director, the faculty member will support instruction, curriculum development, and related programing for the MAP specialization, in which coursework is designed to build and enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies of current and future leaders of nonprofit and public service organizations. The specialization focuses on student skills and knowledge in planning, organizing, supervision, and policy functions to prepare them to work within organizations and communities. Alumni of the MAP specialization work in state and federal departments, independent nonprofit agencies, healthcare institutions, educational settings, and corporations/businesses. Coursework includes: management practice; program development and strategic planning; supervision; financial management; grant writing; among others. The faculty member will support academic success, retention, and well-being throughout all phases of the MSW MAP specialization and engage in related duties as necessary, which include:
This is a calendar year, New Brunswick-NJ-based position subject to contractual renewals. Successful candidates will also teach nine (9) courses per academic year across the fall, spring, and summer semesters/session, 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 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 are 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 Status Full Time
Posting Number 24FA0634
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Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work with a minimum of four years post MSW experience in macro-practice (management, community practice, and/or policy); record of or potential for excellence in teaching; record of or potential for work in curriculum development; experience in program development; ability to work 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; meeting criteria for assistant professor rank in the professional practice series; and candidates with online teaching experience.
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Overview
RUSSW, 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/229795. Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, teaching portfolio (including recent course evaluations), and the names of three references are required.
Quick Link to Postinghttps://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/229795
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
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