Assistant Professor of Social Work, College of Arts & Letters (2794)
Company:
Idaho State University
Job Location:
Category:
Social Work
Type:
Full-Time
Assistant Professor of Social Work, College of Arts & Letters (2794)
Pocatello or Meridian Campus
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology at Idaho State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in direct practice Social Work beginning August 2025. We seek applicants who can teach direct practice coursework in our undergraduate and graduate social work programs, as well other core and elective courses.
We are open to a variety of research interests for this position, as well as a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches. Teaching duties for this position are a 3/3 load and include in-class, broadcast (synchronous online), and online (asynchronous) formats. The successful candidate will be expected to grow and maintain an active research program, including publishing in scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals, and to fill service roles in the department, college, university, and community.
The hired candidate will work at either Idaho State University's Pocatello or Meridian campus.
Who we are:
The department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology is housed within the College of Arts and Letters. As a college, we pride ourselves on being a community of scholars who make meaningful, professional contributions to our disciplines, departments, university, and community. This includes being passionate about providing outstanding learning opportunities for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students from Idaho. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to working supportively and collaboratively with other members of the department to achieve university goals to meet our collective mission. Our goal in the College of Arts and Letters is to work together in putting students first, and we expect all our faculty to embrace this core value.
The four programs in the department - Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, and Gender and Sexuality Studies - are all interconnected and support a dynamic community of collaborative teaching, research, and service. Faculty in the department use a wide variety of methods and approaches to contribute to many areas of research and learning, including the community and environment, child welfare, mental health, sexual diversity, and forensic social work.
Key Responsibilities
You must submit the following to be considered for this position:
1) cover letter that addresses the position criteria and includes a statement of their teaching and research interests;
2) a curriculum vitae that lists direct social work practice experience
3) a representative manuscript or writing sample;
4) the names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin January 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be between $65,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2378
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
Division: Sociology and Social Work Dept
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2378?c=isu
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Pocatello or Meridian Campus
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology at Idaho State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in direct practice Social Work beginning August 2025. We seek applicants who can teach direct practice coursework in our undergraduate and graduate social work programs, as well other core and elective courses.
We are open to a variety of research interests for this position, as well as a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches. Teaching duties for this position are a 3/3 load and include in-class, broadcast (synchronous online), and online (asynchronous) formats. The successful candidate will be expected to grow and maintain an active research program, including publishing in scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals, and to fill service roles in the department, college, university, and community.
The hired candidate will work at either Idaho State University's Pocatello or Meridian campus.
Who we are:
The department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology is housed within the College of Arts and Letters. As a college, we pride ourselves on being a community of scholars who make meaningful, professional contributions to our disciplines, departments, university, and community. This includes being passionate about providing outstanding learning opportunities for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students from Idaho. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to working supportively and collaboratively with other members of the department to achieve university goals to meet our collective mission. Our goal in the College of Arts and Letters is to work together in putting students first, and we expect all our faculty to embrace this core value.
The four programs in the department - Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, and Gender and Sexuality Studies - are all interconnected and support a dynamic community of collaborative teaching, research, and service. Faculty in the department use a wide variety of methods and approaches to contribute to many areas of research and learning, including the community and environment, child welfare, mental health, sexual diversity, and forensic social work.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach core and elective social work classes
- Undertake continued scholarship in your specialization, including publishing in scholarly journals and submitting grant proposals
- Service to the department, college, university, and community
- MSW from a CSWE accredited program and a Ph.D. in a related social science field (ABD applicants will be considered and must complete their Ph.D. by June, 2025)
- Two or more years post-MSW direct social work practice experience
- Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Evidence for potential excellence in teaching in a variety of formats, including synchronous and asynchronous online classes
- Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Five years direct practice experience
- Direct practice experience working with individuals, families, groups, or communities
- Experience or interest in teaching foundation courses on social science research methods or program evaluation
You must submit the following to be considered for this position:
1) cover letter that addresses the position criteria and includes a statement of their teaching and research interests;
2) a curriculum vitae that lists direct social work practice experience
3) a representative manuscript or writing sample;
4) the names and contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin January 24, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be between $65,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2378
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
Division: Sociology and Social Work Dept
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2378?c=isu
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