Summary of Responsibilities
- Teaching courses in the Social Work Discipline.
- Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study with measurable objectives and student outcomes for each course taught. Prepares all instructional materials (to include course syllabi, exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, and other materials) in electronic and paper formats. Maintains and submits accurate and current records concerning student accountability, attendance, and performance. Maintains office hours and upholds a student-centered approach to education.
- University and community service.
- Research and scholarly projects.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Doctoral degree in social work (PhD, DSW) or related discipline, master’s in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, and two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to social work education, including preparation of students/supervisees for ethical, competent, and effective professional practice.
- Evidence of effective teaching, training, mentoring, or student support in social work education or closely related settings.
- Commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, including use of student feedback, assessment data, and professional development.
- Demonstrated record of professional reliability, organization, accountability, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
- Recent scholarly activity (within 5 years) or extensive practice experience.
- Please note: If the MSW was earned from an international institution, the candidate is responsible for having the degree evaluated and approved by CSWE. ABD candidates will be considered; however, the doctoral degree must be conferred by the time of appointment (August 2027).
- If hired at the associate or full professor rank, the candidate must have evidence of rank achievement, recent scholarly work and continued agenda (publications, conference presentations, etc.), achievement in teaching, and evidence of ongoing institutional service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as the instructor of record in a social work program.
- Experience working effectively with under-resourced populations.
- Experience collaborating on program development, curriculum revision, accreditation self-study, assessment, or strategic planning.
- Experience using technology in social work practice or education.
- Expertise in macro social work practice, addiction treatment, and/or research instruction, particularly for MSW-program teaching.
- Leadership experience in a growing academic program, social service agency, or related organization.
Required Application Materials:
- A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- A curriculum vitae
- Transcripts for degrees: MSW, doctoral, etc.
- Teaching statement/philosophy
- Teaching evaluations for all courses where the applicant was the instructor of record (if full-time faculty, the last 3 years are sufficient)
- Professional licensure or certification documentation, if applicable
- Contact information for three professional references
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Knowledge
- Social work theory, practice, policy, and research across the social work curriculum.
- Professional social work ethics, values, and applicable standards of practice.
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education Policy and Accreditation Standards.
- Learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technology used in higher education.
- Principles and methods of student learning assessment and competency-based education.
Skills
- Design, organize, and deliver effective in-person and online course content.
- Use engaged-learning pedagogies, instructional strategies, and educational technology.
- Apply course content to contemporary social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Facilitate respectful, productive learning conversations about complex or challenging social work topics.
- Develop and use assessment measures to evaluate student learning outcomes and competencies.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, agency administrators, and community partners.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple teaching, assessment, accreditation, scholarship, service, and student-support responsibilities.
Abilities
- Work collaboratively and productively with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and external stakeholders.
- Participate constructively in collaborative decision-making, shared governance, and program development.
- Contribute positively to a collegial, student-centered, and growing academic program.
- Meet established deadlines and complete assigned responsibilities reliably and professionally.
- Exercise sound judgment, accountability, and follow-through in teaching, service, and other faculty responsibilities.
- Reflect on teaching practice and use feedback and assessment results to improve instruction.
- Adapt teaching and communication approaches to support students with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.
Benefits
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.
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