What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenure-Track Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) - School of Social Work position at Abilene Christian University?
Tenure-Track Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) - School of Social Work
Job no : 493940
Work Type : Faculty full-time
Location : Abilene
Categories : Faculty
About ACU
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
Title of PositionTenure-Track Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Posting LocationAbilene, Texas
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
Employee ClassFaculty Full-Time
Faculty Position Information
The School of Social Work at Abilene Christian University invites applications and / or nominations for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Science in Social Work program with appointment in August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position. Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and educational degree. ACU's School of Social Work offers both the Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degrees. Although the successful candidate will be primarily assigned to the graduate program, they will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The graduate program has a single specialization in Advanced Generalist Practice.
Abilene Christian University is a private, Carnegie Doctoral university with approximately 6,000 students and offers four doctorates. ACU is recognized by U.S. News & World Reports as 7th in the nation in "Service Learning" and "Learning Committees." ACU is also recognized as one of the Princeton Review's "Best Regional Colleges" (Southwest).
The School of Social Work is in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. For more information about the School of Social Work, visit : https : / / acu.edu / academics / health-behavioral-sciences / social-work / and https : / / acu.edu / academics / health-behavioral-sciences / departments /
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Complete information regarding university application requirements can be found at https : / / acu.edu / about / careers / (Select "View Faculty Positions").
Questions or inquiries may be directed to :
Dr. Rachel Slaymaker, Director
School of Social Work
ACU Box 27866
Abilene, TX 79699
rachel.slaymaker@acu.edu
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited or internationally-recognized social work program. An earned doctorate is highly preferred with strong consideration of ABD candidates in Social Work or a closely related field. Experience in university teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred. Teaching experience in an online modality is highly desirable.
The successful candidate must have at least two (2) years' post-MSSW practice experience. The ability to teach across the social work curriculum is expected. However, preference will be given to candidates who have strong clinical / micro-practice backgrounds. Possession of the LCSW or equivalent is highly desired.
Additional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Advertised : September 19, 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close :
