Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Social Work

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description

The Social Work Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2024.  The department is distinctive for its anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive emphasis as well as deep-seated commitment to social justice and global issues. In both our BSW and MSW programs, we value student-centered learning, emphasizing experiential learning strategies. We offer small class sizes and we leverage our strong community connections. BSW classes meet on-campus on weekdays; MSW classes meet on-campus twice per month (either on weeknights or weekends) and asynchronously on-line. 

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, service, and academic advising. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to hybrid and online learning pedagogies. We also seek a candidate who has experience teaching and working with a diverse student body, including both traditional and nontraditional age, first generation, and working students.

The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability to teach across the MSW Clinical Specialization curricula. Those with experience and/or expertise in behavioral health, specifically substance use, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MSW and an earned Ph.D. in social work or a related field. Candidates must be eligible for Minnesota social work licensure eligibility (LGSW-eligibility required and LICSW-eligibility preferred). ABDs will be considered if the candidate is within 12 months of degree completion. Non-licensed candidates will be considered if Minnesota LGSW is obtained by September 1, 2024. A minimum of two years post-MSW experience and experience teaching at the university level is also required. 

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

To apply for this position, please go to https://www.augsburg.edu/hr/ and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
  • In your cover letter, please be sure to address why you are interested in Augsburg University and this position, how your previous professional and academic experiences make you a strong candidate for this position, and how you believe you would contribute to and enhance the Augsburg Social Work Department.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
  • Official transcripts are required at time of hiring.
• The names and contact information of three professional references. 
  • If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references. 

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