| The University of Texas at Tyler is seeking candidates for the position of Founding Director of the Social Work Program at the rank of associate or full professor. The director will develop and implement a vision and strategic plan for the program. The director will also be responsible for accreditation and assessment, curriculum planning, communication with all stakeholders, resource and faculty management, assessment, evaluation, overall management of the program. The successful candidate will serve as the founding program director of the Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) degree currently under development. The planned launch for the BSW is Fall 2020. The director will provide guidance and oversight through the initial and ongoing CSWE accreditation process. Other responsibilities include recruiting and mentoring additional program faculty and advising students in the program. The director will report to the Chair of the Department of Social Sciences. This position will have a competitive salary and benefits. All questions can be directed to Neil Gray, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, ngray@uttyler.edu, 903-566-7368. Required Application Materials and Instructions To apply please visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/. Click the link for External Applicant and then Browse all Jobs. A letter of Interest, CV, and a list of 3 professional references is required in order to apply. Combine all documents into one pdf file prior to uploading and upload that file. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Essential Functions - Work alongside the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Chair of Social Sciences to develop and launch the BSW degree;
- Provide leadership and vision for the Social Work program.
- Design, implement, and administer accreditation for the BSW program;
- Develop curriculum that is CSWE accredited
- Develop course schedule
- Assign faculty workload
- Manage the program budget
- Foster an environment that encourages and supports teaching and research excellence
- Oversee all accreditation efforts and reports
- Oversee and evaluate all faculty in the Social Work program
- Engage the community
- Develop and implement a vision and strategic plan for the program
- Program administration and continuous programmatic review and assessment to ensure the program remains in compliance with CSWE standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Familiarity with the CSWE self-study process, submission guidelines, and time-lines for accreditation by CSWE
- Academic experience with skills and experience in instructional design and course development to include online teaching.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive collaborative relationships with faculty and administration throughout the university.
- Ability to develop partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate clinical placements and nurture on-going support and collaboration.
- A record of professional activities related to social work practice and education.
Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO/AA Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
