Assistant Professor (Tenure or Clinical Track), Social Work - Logan

Overview

The Department of Social Work at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track or clinical). Located at the USU flagship campus in Logan, Utah. This position will be an important addition to our faculty who are working to fulfill USU’s land-grant mission through education, research, and community engagement.

 

This position is part of a unique partnership between Logan City School District and the Department of Social Work and will be instrumental in facilitating high-quality, advanced generalist training for students who are placed in the school setting and contributing to the overall success of our field program. As such the Department of Social Work seeks to hire an individual who has a strong practice background in school social work and a demonstrated track record in field supervision.

 

Position: This is a nine-month appointment with USU’s social work program (MSW and BSW degrees) beginning August of 2024.

 

Tenure-track positions have a role assignment of 75% Teaching, supervising, and advising; 15% Research; and 10% Service. Tenure-track positions are renewed annually during the probationary period assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment.

 

Clinical-track positions have a role assignment of 90% Teaching, supervising, and advising; and 10% Service. Clinical-track positions are renewed annually, assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in BSW and MSW programs, specifically the School Social Work course needed for the state credential
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Supervise practicum placements
• Engage in scholarship and/or professional productivity
• Provide service to the department, college, and the social work profession

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Tenure Track:

• • An MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
  • Two years post-MSW practice experience in criminal justice settings
  • An earned doctorate (PhD or DSW) in social work or closely related field at the time of appointment (ABD will be considered)

Clinical Track:

• • An MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
  • Two years post-MSW practice experience in a school setting

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Tenure Track: 

• • Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Teaching experience with online and distance education technology
  • A record of scholarly activity
  • Experience with practicum student supervision
  • 4+ years of post-MSW practice experience in a school setting

 

Clinical Track:

• • Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • CSW or LCSW, or eligibility for Utah state licensure
  • Teaching experience with distance education technology
  • Experience supervising practicum students
  • 4+ years of post-MSW practice a school setting

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultu