Online Assistant Professor - United Kingdom - University of Utah

Description

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank

Department

Department College of Social Work

City

City Other

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin July 1, 2024

Details

The University of Utah, College of Social Work invites applications for a 12-month career-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer); actual FTE can be negotiated. This lecturer position will have primary responsibilities for instruction in our online MSW program. There may also be opportunities to teach in the online BSW program and online Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training certificate program. This is a non-tenure track position intended to be a long-term position within the University's Career-Line Faculty structure, with a renewable contract.

The University of Utah and the College of Social Work value candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

The successful candidate filling this position is not required to be on the University of Utah's Salt Lake City campus. The successful candidate may engage in telework remotely unless otherwise notified. A faculty member hired into this role will be responsible for providing their own work space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics faculty code and other relevant agreements.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have earned an MSW degree from a CSWE -accredited program; a Doctorate (Ph.D. or DSW ) in Social Work is preferred. Applicants must have a history of teaching social work courses, including online courses. Applicants should also have experience with online curriculum/course development. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum of three years of post- MSW social work practice; five or more years of post- MSW practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses during fall, spring and/or summer semester
• Proactively engage with and support the success of online students
• Ensure the quality of online teaching by engaging in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Support curriculum development as needed for online courses
• Participate in and work collaboratively to complete assigned duties in College of Social Work committees including admissions and advisory committees.
• Create and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective working relationships with administrators, faculty members, and staff in the delivery of online programs
• Other duties as assigned.

College, University, and Environment

The University of Utah has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 115 research universities with the "highest research activity" in the nation and is the flagship of the Utah System of Higher Education. The University is located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with ten world-class ski resorts and five national parks within hours of the city. Salt Lake City is the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately one million residents, has extensive arts and cultural activities, and has a major international airport with a Delta Airlines hub and direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. The area has received international recognition for its new light rail system, foodie culture, downtown renewal, and increasing diversity. In 2017, U.S News and World Report ranked Salt Lake City as the 10th best place to live in the nation. Utah is home to 8 federally recognized Native American Tribes, and the University has recently published it's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement ( ).

The College of Social Work ( CSW ), established in 1937, is the only institution in the Intermountain West that offers all three degrees in social work: BSW , MSW , and PhD. In 2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked the College of Social Work #28 in the nation, and Academic Analytics ranked the CSW #19 in the nation for NIH grant funding. The CSW houses a number of research entities providing faculty and students research opportunities and support for the development and implementation of funded research projects including: the Social Research Institute; the Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development; and the Utah Criminal Justice Center. Currently, CSW faculty are conducting a number of federally funded, state-funded, and foundation-funded translational research projects to advance social work research and innovate evidence-based practices for vulnerable populations. The College's Goodwill Humanitarian Building features state-of-the-art clinical training suites equipped with one-way mirrors and audio-visual technology for real-time clinical supervision and feedback, as well as a sophisticated psychophysiology lab for cutting-edge social work neuroscience.

The College is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; we strive to recruit faculty from all backgrounds, and make every effort to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here. The University of Utah recognizes that a multi-faceted faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted at

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Application Process
Candidates should submit the following:

• A letter of application which details the candidates interests and qualifications
• A list of the online and grounded courses the candidate is qualified to teach. This list can be provided either as part of the cover letter or as a separate document.
• A full curriculum vitae
• A list of three professional references with contact information (external to University)
• Copies of teaching evaluations for the last three years (dependent upon length of teaching experience) for in-person and online courses

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Faculty Search Committee Chair, Dr. Joanna Bettmann Schaefer, at or

Open Date

Open Date 03/05/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN01187CF

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations

Optional Documents

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
• Teaching Statement
• List of References
• Applicant Document - Other

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