Urgently Require FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sci - Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT

Job title: FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sci - Sacred Heart University
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FT Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sci
Category: Faculty
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Department: Social Work [SWK]
Locations: Fairfield, CT
Posted: Sep 5, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 167091

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About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

Job Description:

The in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for four on-ground tenure track faculty positions beginning Fall 2024.

The School of Social Work mission is: To prepare social workers-through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice-to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. The mission guides the delivery of the BSW Program, MSW Program (with on-ground and online options) and our hybrid part-time PhD Program.

We encourage applications from candidates of all specializations and areas of study. We are especially interested in faculty whose research and teaching strategies reflect antiracist, anti-oppressive approaches. Ideal candidates for this position are invested in fostering inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning. We are particularly interested in candidates who can conduct grant-funded research.

We seek candidates to fill:

Three positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to primarily teach in the , with opportunities to teach and mentor in the and/or programs.
One position will be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) and will teach in both the MSW and Ph.D. Programs, with principal assignment to the Ph.D. Program. Teaching needs in the Ph.D. program include advanced statistical analysis, qualitative research methods, and mixed methods research. The candidate must be prepared to mentor PhD students; chair dissertation committees; and participate in one-week Summer Residency on campus.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a Ph.D. in social work, social welfare or closely related field.
• A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
• Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice.
• Demonstrate potential for research and scholarly publications.
• Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation and curriculum development a plus.
• Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.

Additionally, candidates being considered at the rank of Associate Professor must:

• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness in College-level teaching over a 6-year period.
• Evidence sustained scholarly achievement through research and scholarship.
• Demonstrate sustained contribution to the academic life of the discipline.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence

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Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit 1) letter of interest with research statement, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) A DEI statement; 5) three references; 6) copy of one peer-reviewed publication; and 7) Graduate transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage, however official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of employment.

Review of applications will commence immediately, and the posting will close on November 15, 2023.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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Location: Fairfield, CT

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