Assistant Professor or Assistant Instructor of Social Work at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen, Texas

Job Description:

Job TitleAssistant Professor or Assistant Instructor of Social Work
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentSocial Work Program
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeFaculty
Job Description

The Department of Social Work in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas A&M University-Central Texas welcomes qualified applicants to fill a need for an Assistant Professor or Assistant Instructor of Social Work in a CSWE accredited BSW program. The position is currently open and will remain so until filled. This is a nine-month position. The rank of Assistant Professor rank is a tenure track position. Teaching opportunities in the summer for additional compensation may be available, but summer teaching is optional and is not guaranteed. Application reviews will begin approximately a month after posting, and the position will remain open until filled.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a regional teaching institution that prides itself on excellence in instruction, but also embraces a growing emphasis and recognition in research. Texas A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering junior and senior-level coursework needed to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees, and coursework leading to the completion of master's degrees. It is unique in the state in relying on transfer students, primarily from three major community colleges in the area. The university is part of the Texas A&M system.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, about 60 miles north of downtown Austin. It is a great place to live with minimal traffic and a low-cost of living generally. Killeen has a population of 160,000 and is ranked 101st in the best places to live. Killeen has an airport and easy access to Interstate highways. The university is also about a three-hour drive from Dallas, three and a half to Houston, and two to San Antonio, thus quick access to three major metropolitan areas. Ft. Calvazos a major military base is located in Killeen and significant health care and a VA Hospital are located in nearby Temple.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to teach four courses per term at the undergraduate level. Courses are offered face-to-face, but some hybrid teaching may be possible in the future. The university is developing a new MSW program, and the successful candidate may have an opportunity to teach some graduate courses. Future teaching may require travel to the East Williamson County Campus. Other responsibilities include maintaining appropriate office hours, student advising, timely responses to student inquiries, attending departmental and university functions, and performing professional and university service-related activities. A commitment to scholarship and publication in quality peer reviewed journals is necessary for promotion and tenure. Faculty involvement in service activities is expected. Based on scholarship, a possible reduced teaching load may be negotiated.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Awarded PhD in Social Work or closely related discipline for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.

  
  


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  DSW will be considered with evidence of scholarly potential for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.

  
  


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  Appointment at the Assistant Instructor rank can be considered for those who have an earned MSW with work experience and/or doctoral work in social work or a closely related field.

  
  


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  Applicants who are considered for teaching practice or field courses must hold a social work license and/or be eligible for a Texas social work license. After the first year a Texas social work license is required to teach practice methods or field.

  
  


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  Must be able to provide quality instruction across the BSW curriculum.

  
  


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  Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and the potential to publish in quality refereed journals.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  MSW and/or BSW and post degree experience in social work is strongly preferred for candidates with the PhD/DSW.

  
  


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  Professional experience, license, and/or certifications

  
  


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  Effective collegiate teaching experience, especially online

  
  


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  Publications or other significant scholarship.

  
  

Salary: Commensurate

Hours: Faculty hours; M-F; hours may vary by assignment

To Apply

Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site. Please upload your curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, transcripts, as well as the name, email, and phone number of at least three professional references when applying. If you are having issues with uploading, yo teaching u may send your documents to hr@tamuct.edu and we will upload for you. The system does allow you to upload more than one document.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.