DEPARTMENT HEAD OF SOCIAL WORK

Supplemental Information

The Department of Social Work within the Gallaspy Family College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University of Louisiana seeks applicants for a 12-month unclassified/faculty position of Department Head with academic rank/tenure track. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 23, 2025

The start date for the position is July 1, 2025.

To Apply

Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, leadership philosophy, copies of transcripts, and complete contact information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses) for three (3) professional references. All applications should be sent electronically to Dr. Neeru Deep, deepn@nsula.edu. Mailed applications will not be processed.

Dr. Neeru Deep, Dean

Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

deepn@nsula.edu

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email deepn@nsula.edu

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and have a license in Louisiana at the LMSW or LCSW level. Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD) or a Doctorate in a related field.Applicants must have at least one year of administrative experience in academic settings. Applicants must know the CSWE accreditation process. Applicants should have teaching experience at the BSW and/or MSW level and scholarly production to warrant an appointment as assistant professor or higher. Applicants should provide evidence of skills in teaching, recruitment, personnel management, fiscal management, scheduling of classes, student retention, assessment processes, accreditation, and current knowledge of web-based course management systems.

Job Concepts

• Assuming academic and fiscal oversight of the Department of Social Work, including supervision of full-time faculty, administrative staff, and adjuncts.
• Serving as the instructional leader of the department. This role involves creativity, public relations, faculty development, curriculum development, program promotion, and in general, the quest for academic excellence in the areas under supervision.
• Scheduling classes in a manner that will achieve cost-effectiveness and student success.
• Participating in all official Northwestern State University functions labeled as such by the President or Vice President (e.g., commencement, N-Side View, convocation, faculty inservice)
• Demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching, service, professional growth, and scholarship.
• Participating in scholarly activities appropriate to your discipline or position.
• Effectively collaborating with the Title IV-E Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services professionals.
• Supporting the Dean of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and President in the goals of the college and university.
• Teaching classes in a manner that will promote academic excellence; teaching load of 12 credit hours per year (spring, summer, and fall).
• Maintaining a 40-hour work week as required by university policy.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, student-oriented, and caring academic atmosphere.
• Maintaining a collegial relationship with peers and colleagues throughout the University.
• Acknowledging and complying with the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Compensatory Time Policy, for unclassified annual leave-earning employees.
• Acknowledging and complying with those mandates of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana which regulate the activity and employment of state employees, including but not limited to the "Code of Governmental Ethics", "LA R.S. 42:1101 et seq", and "Dual Office Holding and Dual Employment LA R.S. 42:61 et seq."
• Representing the department and Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development professionally in all activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with federal laws and program policy.