| Assistant Professor of Social Work (FT Tenure-track) (Faculty) - Ferris State University The Ferris State University Social Work Department in Big Rapids Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position. The position is primarily teaching in in our MSW trauma informed infused clinical curriculum. While supporting and encouraging research, Ferris State University is primarily a teaching university. We encourage applicants with substantial clinical experience who are interested in teaching and mentoring our next generation of social work clinicians. The position is to teach across both the BSW and MSW curriculum but primarily teaching in the MSW curriculum. Faculty need to be open to teaching at two sites in Michigan: Traverse City and Big Rapids, but this position is primarily for the Big Rapids campus. Responsibilities include teaching primarily the clinical practice courses, mentoring MSW students in the capstone research and contributing to the ongoing development of the Department of Social Work. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, the ability to work effectively with both faculty colleagues and students, and participation in other functions of academic significance. Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance. Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment. Required: Candidate must have a Masters in Social Work (MSW), and a doctoral degree, preferably in social work by August 2020. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential for higher education teaching excellence and the ability to work effectively with both the faculty and students. The candidate must have 2 years practice experience in the field. To apply, visit http://employment.ferris.edu. Ferris State University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to inclusion and equity. Learn more about the Ferris mission, commitment to diversity and to equal opportunity, and dynamic, student-focused community at ferris.edu. Applicants requiring accommodation or assistance completing an application/participating in the hiring process should contact Human Resources at (231) 591-2150 or fsujobs@ferris.edu. |
