Assistant Professor of Social Work - Macro Practice

Company: San Diego State University
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Assistant Professor of Social Work - Macro Practice Apply Now Job no: 543886 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Diego Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time DescriptionSan Diego State University School of Social Work seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member (Assistant Professor rank) with expertise in the field of Community Organizing, Community Development and Policy Advocacy, with a focus and expertise in health equity and economic justice.The School of Social Work offers both BSW and MSW degree programs, and a BA in Gerontology. The graduate program provides advanced concentrations in Direct Practice/Clinical and in Administration and Community Development. The School is home to the Consensus Organizing Center and offers a Joint Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Research on Substance Use (IRSU) in conjunction with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The School is extensively involved in local, state, and national human service issues through individual faculty research and community intervention programs. Visit our website at for more information.The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $92,000 to $96,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.QualificationsWe are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria.

• Expertise in Community Organizing, Community Development, and Policy Advocacy, with a focus on health equity and economic justice.
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a doctorate in Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health or a relevant Social Science discipline.
• Two years post-MSW Community Organizing, Community Development and/or Policy Advocacy experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish clear research trajectories and present potential for seeking extramural research funds in the area of macro practice.
• Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with diverse backgrounds.Hiring Criteria -- Strongly Desired
• Previous graduate and/or undergraduate teaching experience.
• Research and practice experience related to community organizing, community development and/or policy advocacy.
• Expertise working with diverse communities to promote social justice and human rights.Application InstructionsApply via Interfolio at . Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and names and contact information of three (3) references.As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable "OneSDSU" community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete.The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.Advertised: Oct 21, 2024 (2:00 PM) Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close: Open until filled
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