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Assistant Professor in Social Work

Appalachian State University
United States, North Carolina, Boone
287 Rivers Street (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024
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Position Title Assistant Professor in Social Work
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant
Position Number 068801
Department Social Work - 273500
Position Summary Information


Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate in social work or a closely related discipline (Ph.D. preferred); ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire.
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
  • At least two years of post-MSW practice experience
  • A strong commitment to student success and engagement
  • A commitment to fostering equitable learning spaces
  • Experience or interest in addressing the unique needs of adult learners
  • A well-defined research agenda with the potential for external funding
  • Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • This position can be located within the state of North Carolina, with the expectation that faculty members visit the Boone campus 1-4 times per month.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

  • Online teaching experience: Proven ability to maintain student engagement in virtual learning environments.
  • Cultural fluency: Understanding how cultural dynamics shape relationships and influence social work practice.
  • Knowledge of rural issues: Experience addressing challenges faced by rural communities in social work practice and education.
  • Ability to teach across the curriculum: Capacity to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Social Work offers CSWE-accredited undergraduate ( BSW) and graduate ( MSW) programs. With approximately 400 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students, the Department offers face-to-face and online degree options. Guided by an overarching focus on social and economic justice, our mission is to educate professional social workers who actively work towards a sustainable and just society, focusing on the well-being and empowerment of the vulnerable and oppressed. Our programs prepare competent and ethical social workers for practice within the distinct Appalachian region, national, and international contexts. Both undergraduate and graduate students complete a practicum placement to integrate their coursework with experiences in social service and human service agencies. Learn more at https://socialwork.appstate.edu/.

Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in nine undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs, organized into six academic departments. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a presence on our new campus in Hickory. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social work, including online courses.
  • Mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional development.
  • Conducting an active line of research and pursuing external funding opportunities.
  • Participating in service activities within the department, university, and community.
  • Engaging with community stakeholders and other professional organizations.

Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information


Proposed Date of Hire 08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please attach the below documents:

  • Letter of Interest
  • CV
  • Reference List
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Research Agenda
  • Unofficial Transcripts

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 11/15/2024
Closing Date 01/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/02/2025
Search Chair Name Leah Hamilton
Search Chair Email hamiltonl@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48457
Posting Number FA00465P
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