Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Full or Part Time:

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Exempt:

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Social Work & Youth Services in the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services at Saginaw Valley State University seeks applicants for full-time, tenure-track faculty appointments at the assistant or associate professor level, to begin Fall 2027. Candidates will be considered for teaching within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) curriculum, the Master of Social Work (MSW) curriculum, or both, depending on qualifications, experience, and program need. Applicants should indicate in their letter of introduction their areas of interest and readiness to teach at the undergraduate level, the graduate level, or both.

BSW teaching responsibilities span the undergraduate curriculum, including direct practice, policy, human behavior, and practicum education. MSW teaching responsibilities are within the Advanced Generalist curriculum, an immersive program in which every course addresses theory and practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels in urban and rural settings, and which requires students and faculty to engage in learning outside the classroom. Faculty members are also responsible for student advising, scholarship, and service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate BSW and/or graduate MSW courses as assigned
• Develop and deliver instruction across practice, policy, human behavior, and, as assigned, practicum education
• Maintain currency in course content and instructional methods consistent with CSWE EPAS accreditation standards
• Advise assigned BSW or MSW students on curriculum planning, practicum readiness, and professional development
• Maintain an active program of scholarship, research, or creative activity consistent with rank and tenure expectations
• Serve on department, college, and university committees as assigned
• Support program-level accreditation, assessment, and curriculum development activities
• Engage in service to the social work profession and the community
• Use of technology, including learning management systems and electronic communication, is expected.
• Participation in department, program, and administrative meetings, and occasional travel for professional or community engagement, may be required.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) through the State of Michigan as an LMSW.
• A minimum of two years of full-time post-MSW practice as a social worker and social work teaching experience are also required.
• Doctorate in social work or related field or at least 15 hours of credits completed toward a doctorate degree in social work or a related field.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience in social work practice, policy, and human behavior, and an established research agenda.
• Five years of direct practice experience at the MSW level is highly desirable.
• For candidates teaching within the MSW curriculum, experience teaching or practicing within an Advanced Generalist framework across micro, mezzo, and macro systems is preferred.

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waiver

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.