Job Information
Western Kentucky University Assistant or Associate Pedagogical Professor, Social Work in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Oct 15 2024 Job Description:
The WKU Department of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of pedagogical assistant or pedagogical associate professor. The anticipated start date is August 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointee will teach undergraduate courses on behalf of the Department of Social Work. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including face-to-face and online formats. The successful candidate must be willing to teach across the curriculum and be flexible in regards to teaching assignments. Teaching experience in the core areas of social work practice, research, and policy is required. In addition to teaching and university/public service duties, the successful candidate will be licensed at the master's level. Independent licensure at the LCSW level is preferred.
Job Requirements:
An earned doctorate in Social Work or a related field and an earned MSW from a CSWE accredited program.
At least 2 years of post-master's social work practice experience.
Demonstrated experience utilizing alternative modes of instructional delivery to include both synchronous and asynchronous web-based courses.
Demonstrated experience engaging with individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines, and educational/professional backgrounds.
Developed and well-defined teaching philosophy. Evidenced record of teaching effectiveness.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
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