Instructor/Assistant Professor, Social Work at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20240050FAC

Job Title:

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Social Work

About Murray State:

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.


Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about

Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State

Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

Academic Year

Position Type:

Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department:

Criminal Justice and Social Work

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a full-time, 9 month teaching position in the Social Work Program at Murray State University's main campus. The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. As this is a small program, the ability to teach a variety of courses across the social work curriculum is expected.

• Teach a variety of courses across the BSW curriculum suited to experience and expertise.


• Serves as academic advisor and professional mentor for students.


• Actively participate in committee work, as well as curriculum, professional development, and service to external stakeholders.


• Recruit for the social work program in the region

Minimum Education Requirements:

• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required, with the ability to earn a doctorate within five (5) years is required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.


• Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.


• Flexibility to utilize different teaching methods: traditional, hybrid, online, etc.


• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the department and the university's commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• At least 2 years post MSW full time experience in professional social work practice is preferred.


• Doctorate is preferred.


• Post MSW practice experience with substance abuse is strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.


• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is preferred.


• Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.

Note: If the successful candidate is master's prepared, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If the successful candidate holds a terminal degree appropriate for the position, the position will be filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor.
Posting Date:

04/30/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application


• Curriculum Vitae


• Copies of Transcripts


• Three references who can specifically comment on your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by May 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply Now