Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work - Fall 2019
Summary
Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work - Fall 2019
ID:1155
Department:College of Humanities and Sciences
Type:Full-time Faculty
Post Date:08/14/2018
Position Available Date:N/A
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Description
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s College of Humanities and Sciences seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor of Social Work for its Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice Department beginning Fall 2019. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.

The Bachelor of Social Work program at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a CSWE accredited program. The Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice Department offers undergraduate degree programs in Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. The Social Work program has over 60 majors.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities:   Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising, professional attainment, and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities:  Teach undergraduate courses in Social Work and related courses. The teaching load is 12 hours per semester of undergraduate courses. Participate in program evaluation based on the CSWE EPAS and program assessment for the university.
 
Qualifications:  Doctorate in Social Work is required; ABD will be considered (tenure-track status requires terminal degree in hand). Additional requirements include:
  • Master of Social Work from a CSWE accredited Social Work Program
  • At least two years post-MSW direct practice experience
  • Current Texas licensure as a LMSW or LCSW or current licensure in another state with eligibility and achievement of Texas license as a social worker within one year.
  • Demonstrated professional social work involvement.
Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential. Must be an active, and committed Christian.

Salaries and Benefits: 

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Application Deadline: 

Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: 

Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application.  Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission.  In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.

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