Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Social Work

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) School of Social Work is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.  This position is part of a university-wide interdisciplinary cluster hire focusing on college students' mental health and well-being. This
position will work in collaboration with faculty from, but not limited to, Higher Education Student Affairs, College Counseling, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy, as well as practitioners in the field to form the College Student Mental
Health Research Collaborative. The collaborative will develop a research agenda that can inform practice and institutional policy formation related to mental health and well-being. This position starts August 2025.

The School of Social Work’s grassroots mission of empowerment-oriented practice guides the curriculum of our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. We stand behind our School’s mission as we fight against discrimination of any kind and advance anti-racist conversations and action in the classroom, throughout our University and within our local communities.  The School of Social Work educates a diverse student body and believes social workers impact change through direct service, the creation of equitable social welfare policies and laws, and community-based partnerships. We are committed to espousing equity, diversity, and inclusion
as values we honor, advance, and practice.

Founded in 1849 as a small teacher's college, EMU is a major learning and research institution with a distinct mix of comprehensive academic resources and strong community initiatives.  We offer more than 200 undergraduate majors, minors and certificates, plus more than 150 graduate programs to more than 16,000 students. The School of Social Work is located within the College of Health and Human Services with over 350 undergraduate (BSW) and 170 graduate (MSW) students. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department or school.

Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules.

Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students.

Provide academic advising to students, if applicable.

Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members, departmental committees and other service committees across the university.

Participate in activities such as student registration, orientation, convocations and commencements.

Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and functions.

Provide other support service to the department, college and/or university, if applicable.

Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines.

Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines, and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

This is a full-time, eight-month academic appointment.  The successful applicant will have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and earned a DSW or PhD in social work or a closely related field conferred before the beginning of employment  Candidates must also have the equivalent of at least 5 years of full-time, post-MSW degree social work experience.  Successful candidates will teach courses in our BSW and MSW programs.  The BSW program focuses on generalist practice while the MSW program offers advanced training in interpersonal practice.  The social work program provides flexible programming and a curriculum focused on developing practice competencies.  MSW classes are scheduled evenings and Saturdays to accommodate student schedules while undergraduate courses have both day and evening scheduling.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should have an established research agenda and interest in college student's mental health and well-being.  Preference will be given to candidates who have practice experience and scholarly expertise relevant to the needs of culturally diverse populations and demonstrate a commitment to social justice.  Candidates will have responsibilities for teaching, scholarship and service within the SSW, the College, the University, and the larger community. As described above, participation in the cluster collaborative will be required.

Special Instructions:

Required Application Materials

Please upload the following documents with your application:

● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover letter with teaching philosophy that articulates your demonstrated commitment to our mission and student body
● Research statement highlighting your research agenda with a focus on mental health for transition-aged students (ages 16-26)
● Two-three professional writing examples
● Example(s) of teaching materials: sample syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available)
● Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin fall of 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information contact the Search Committee Chair, Jillian Graves (jgrave14@emich.edu).

Eastern Michigan University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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