Assistant Professor Or Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor Department Social Work - 21750 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

The Department of Social Work at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9 and/or 12-month tenure track Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor position with primary teaching responsibilities supporting the MSW program or BSW program (content competencies emphasize clinical social work practice with individuals, families, and groups). For the MSW candidates, some teaching in the BSW program is likely, and/or teaching in a clinical setting. Other responsibilities include research/scholarship activity, service, academic advising, and participation in department and program governance.

We are seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. Candidates considered for a tenure-track position must possess a terminal academic doctoral degree by the start date and demonstrate the potential for research productivity.

Clinical track appointments may be convertible to tenure-track no later than the end of year three of the appointment. Faculty rank commensurate with education and experience.

ETSU is a mid-size Doctoral research-intensive university located in scenic Appalachia near the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, surrounded by thriving cities and historical rural communities. The region's four seasons, mountains, and rivers provide diverse recreational opportunities.

ETSU provides regional educational and healthcare leadership through its associations with the local VA, medical centers, and community organizations. The Social Work Department hosts the international headquarters of the Phi Alpha Honor Society. With rich university health sciences programming, the department participates in interprofessional teaching, service, and scholarship.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.

It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree (or higher)
• A minimum of two (2) years post-MSW professional practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience/expertise in the content areas for which the application is intended including integrated behavioral health and child welfare.
• A Ph.D. degree in Social Work or a closely related field. (ABD in a Ph.D. program will be considered with completion of the doctorate required by the hire date.)

Salary $51,600 - $84,760

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00783P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 02/27/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to proceed with your e-Jobs application, please provide the email addresses of your references. They will receive an email requesting them to upload their letter of reference.

A minimum of 3 letters of reference are required. The contact for the search committee is Heather Dye, Assistant Professor Search Committee, Department of Social Work, East Tennessee State University, PO Box 70645, Johnson City, TN 37614-1702, or e-mail dyehl1@etsu.edu

Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.