What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor position at Mississippi State University?
Associate Professor
Job no : 508422
Position type : Full-Time 9-Month
Department : 038900 - Sociology
Location : Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories : Faculty
Position Open Date : Oct 8 2024
Position Function :
Associate Professor in Social Work.
Salary Grade : UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile :
The department has nearly 100 undergraduate social work majors (BSW), plus majors in criminology (BS) and sociology (BS, MS, Ph.D.). The department has strong ties to the African American Studies Program, Gender Studies Program, the Social Science Research Center, the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center, and the Southern Rural Development Center. http : / / www.sociology.msstate.edu
Area of Specialization :
Social Work
Anticipated Appointment Date :
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status :
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Must be committed to teaching / developing a variety of courses, conducting scholarly research, and engaging in service activities.
Minimum Qualifications :
Completion of the Ph.D. in social work or a related field and the MSW from a CSWE-accredited program are required. Applicants must have at least two years of social work practice experience, be able to teach across the curriculum, and demonstrate leadership potential.
Instructions for Applying :
All applicants must apply online at http : / / explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. In the cover letter, applicants should address their experience with and commitment to upholding social work's mission and values, as well as their research agenda and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dana Dillard (dd1742@msstate.edu), Subject Line : Social Work Search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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Advertised : Oct 08 2024 Central Daylight Time
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