Assistant Professor, Clinical, Social Work
Social Work

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 25, 2024
Deadline: Dec 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University is actively recruiting a new faculty member at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank.

This position will focus primarily on teaching and skill development for social work students. Candidates must possess a strong background in direct practice with clients and be interested in teaching courses related to social work students' foundational and generalist practice preparation.

Additionally, a background in health-related settings is preferred. However, candidates with practice experience and expertise in various settings are encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a philosophy compatible with the University's mission: 'to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.'

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include teaching and providing service to the university, the faculty member's professional field, and the community. With the position's primary focus on teaching, the standard expectation is to teach 12 hours per semester. Online courses may also be a part of the teaching load.

Though teaching is the primary focus for this position, research and/or administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed based on experience, with the potential for course release time depending on assigned duties. The areas of responsibility will vary according to the faculty member's specialty area and specific assignment. Clinical faculty also have opportunities for promotion in rank (i.e., assistant, associate, full).

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University is actively recruiting a new faculty member at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank.

This position will focus primarily on teaching and skill development for social work students. Candidates must possess a strong background in direct practice with clients and be interested in teaching courses related to social work students' foundational and generalist practice preparation.

Additionally, a background in health-related settings is preferred. However, candidates with practice experience and expertise in various settings are encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a philosophy compatible with the University's mission: 'to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.'

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary is commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a philosophy compatible with the University's mission: 'to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.'

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include teaching and providing service to the university, the faculty member's professional field, and the community. With the position's primary focus on teaching, the standard expectation is to teach 12 hours per semester. Online courses may also be a part of the teaching load.

Though teaching is the primary focus for this position, research and/or administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed based on experience, with the potential for course release time depending on assigned duties. The areas of responsibility will vary according to the faculty member's specialty area and specific assignment. Clinical faculty also have opportunities for promotion in rank (i.e., assistant, associate, full).

Primary responsibilities include teaching and providing service to the university, the faculty member's professional field, and the community. With the position's primary focus on teaching, the standard expectation is to teach 12 hours per semester. Online courses may also be a part of the teaching load.

Though teaching is the primary focus for this position, research and/or administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed based on experience, with the potential for course release time depending on assigned duties. The areas of responsibility will vary according to the faculty member's specialty area and specific assignment. Clinical faculty also have opportunities for promotion in rank (i.e., assistant, associate, full).

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.



Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is required.
• Ph.D. in Social Work or a relevant doctorate in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct practice experience in a social work role is required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in the profession of social work is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic educational environment is expected.
  

Qualifications for this position:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is required.
• Ph.D. in Social Work or a relevant doctorate in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct practice experience in a social work role is required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in the profession of social work is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic educational environment is expected.
  

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/149752

The review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after December 20, 2024, will be considered.

To apply, please submit through Interfolio the following:

1. A cover letter
2. An updated curriculum vitae
3. Transcripts of degree-awarding colleges and/or universities
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; however, official transcripts are required for hire.

All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

To learn more about the position, you may email the position search chair, Whitney Luce, at Whitney_Luce@baylor.edu.


Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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