Assistant Professor Of Social Work

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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Social Work position to begin August 15, 2024, to support our recently established MSW program and our existing BSW Program. Assistant Professors are expected to engage in scholarly activities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses based on their qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to OU, the College of Arts and Sciences, and professional service. We are looking for candidates who have the potential to teach a five-course load across the generalist and advanced generalist curriculums of MSW and BSW programs, including teaching HBSE, or social welfare policy and/or practice courses. Oakland University’s Social Work program values diversity and issues related to social justice; therefore, we are seeking a candidate who is well-equipped to infuse diversity and related advocacy content into their research, teaching, service and community engagement activities.

MSW from an accredited Social Work program, 2 years post-MSW practice experience, and a PhD in Social Work or closely related field. Will consider ABD with proof of completion by Aug 15, 2024.

Please use this to apply for the position using the link https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/28916 Upload the following documents for application: A cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy, a statement on your contributions to diversity and social justice, and unofficial transcripts. Contact information for references will be requested in the online application, and a link will be provided through which those writing recommendations can submit letters. The diversity statement describes interests or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality. For full consideration, apply by November 15, 2023. If you have questions or require additional information about the position, please contact Maria Beam, Director of Social Work and Faculty Search Chair, at devoogd@oakland.edu.

A unit of the College of Arts & Sciences, the interdisciplinary Department enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate majors. The Social Work Program enrolls approximately 225 majors, along with 120 MSW students.

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s “”https://www.oakland.edu/about/ou-mission-and-vision/“>https://www.oakland.edu/about/ou-mission-and-vision/”and “”https://www.oakland.edu/president/initiatives/strategic-plan/“>https://www.oakland.edu/president/initiatives/strategic-plan/”.