Assistant Professor - School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Social Work

Texas Woman’s University seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor/tenure-track position in our BSW program. The position will begin in the fall of 2023. TWU occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest public university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive university, which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. TWU, a historically women’s institution, is ranked as one of the top ten American universities in diverse student populations and is recognized as a Hispanic serving institution.

The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU’s graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world.

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The Division of Social Work is located on the Denton campus, 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Denton is well known for its music, entertainment, and arts scene, as well as affordable housing and proximity to both urban and rural attractions. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

BSW Position

The successful candidate will teach across the generalist curriculum and provide academic advising. Minimum qualifications include prior teaching experience, a background in statistics, an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited Social Work program, and two years of post-MSW practice experience. Expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and a PhD. in Social Work or a related field is preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent teaching.

This position is part of the Texas Woman’s University College of Arts and Sciences Arts (CAS) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) cluster hiring initiative on diversity and social justice that includes multiple searches across the college. The goals of the cluster hire are to 1) recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars, 2) create a network and support system for a diverse community of scholars, 3) support our diverse student population in majors and minors in CAS disciplines, and 4) strengthen the college’s course offerings in diversity and social justice that enhance a university-wide core curriculum with a DEI component.

Job Requirements

Minimum qualifications include prior teaching experience, experience teaching statistics, an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited Social Work program, and two years of post-MSW practice experience. A PhD. in Social Work or a related field is preferred. Preference is given to applicants with one or more of the following qualifications:

· three or more years of social work teaching experience

· experience teaching statistics

· experience in scholarly work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

· experience developing and teaching online and blended courses

· the ability to competently teach across the curriculum in a BSW program

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email addresses and phone numbers of three references.

Date Closed: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

TWU is the nation’s largest university system for women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation’s top