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Tenure Track Faculty - Professor

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Please list the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references in the References section of the application.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Tenure Track Faculty - Professor
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department Dean Social Work
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Faculty
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range N/A
Minimum Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Fund Source State Support
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • The SSW faculty position involves research, teaching, advising and related services. A commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice.
  • The Full Professor position requires a substantial record of scholarship that includes high impact refereed publications, research, teaching, and related service.
  • The Candidate must have a doctorate in social work or a related field and a master’s degree in social work.
  • Graduate teaching and dissertation guidance are required.
  • A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through extramural research, teaching, and service are required.
  • Practice and research in the areas of Urban Violence and Crime, Gerontology, Public Health, and Behavioral Health highly considered. Online instruction is highly valued.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community partners are also expected.
  • Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health, urban children youth and families and school social work.
  • Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student- centered pedagogy and engaged learning.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate research excellence and productivity, including the ability to maintain a successful program of extramural funding in at least one of the areas of specialized practice and/or in the areas of preference previously described.
  • A commitment to racial equity and emancipatory practice, research and service are also required.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • The successful candidate must have a Master’s and Doctorate in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Other Preferences for Consideration
A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through teaching, publications, research and/or practice is a must. Preference will be given to applicants with:
  • Practice experience and research focus in the areas of Gerontology, Public Health, Addictions, and Urban
  • Violence and Crime preferred.
  • Online instruction is also highly valued.
  • Current areas of specialized practice include addictions, gerontology, public health social work, urban children youth and families and school social
    work.
  • Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00318
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 04/10/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please list the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references in the References section of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Will you have an earned doctorate in social work or a related field before the beginning of the fall 2024 semester, and a master’s degree in social work?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a beginning record of research and scholarship?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Interest and a demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments are required.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  5. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts (unofficial )
Optional Documents
  1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  2. Supporting Document