What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track) position at Dominican University?
Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-tenure track)
Department: School of Social Work
Reports To: School of Social Work Director
Location: On-site (River Forest Campus)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will help maintain and develop bilingual language and bi-cultural curriculum in areas of practice, advanced diversity, HBSE, and policy. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school's overall social work curriculum, teach graduate-level courses, advise and mentor MSW students, and serve on school, college, and University committees. Faculty are supported through various professional development opportunities, mentoring, and small research grant opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively to develop MSW courses in Spanish. This includes designing courses that align with CSWE competencies.
- Teach and advise students in the bilingual/bicultural MSW program.
- Support CSWE accreditation processes.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student and community populations and contribute to fostering a culturally inclusive education environment.
- Participate in School of Social Work, college level, and university governance, contribute to campus life, and engage in ongoing professional development
- Maintain an active research agenda.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Social Work or other terminal degree (EdD, DSW, JD). ABD is encouraged with completion by the end of 2025.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Experience and/or interest in developing community-based collaborations.
- Experience in bilingual and/or bi-cultural curriculum or practice experience
- A commitment to teaching excellence and development regarding inclusive, critical, active pedagogical approaches as well as in online/in-person and hybrid formats.
- A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Two years post-MSW practice experience (clinical or community-based)
- Publication experience
- Demonstrated experience teaching or creating, organizing and/or leading programs for minoritized student populations.
- Mentorship experience with Latinx and Black students and training or experience in culturally responsive teaching.
- Experience and/or interest in developing community-based collaborations
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
- SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
