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Full-Time Open Rank Professors in School of Social Work: Child Welfare

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedFull-Time Open Rank Professors in School of Social Work: Child Welfareat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The School of Social Work at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan is committed to community engaged practice within our dynamic urban setting. We invite applications for three faculty positions from outstanding candidates with focused research and exemplary teaching who add to the diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment within the SSW.

There are three open rank tenure stream positions.Evidence of a beginning research trajectory, potential for external funding and teaching experience is desirable at the tenure-track Assistant Professor rank. Appointment at the ranks of Associate or Full Professor with tenure require a strong record of research, external funding, publications, teaching and service.

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in social work or related field (e.g., psychology, criminal justice, sociology)

An earned MSW is preferred

A record of scholarly publications

A beginning track record of external funding preferred

Training/experience in prevention or intervention research and evaluation preferred

Strong analytic ability (quantitative/qualitative analysis)

Experience in primary data collection preferred

Commitment to and ability to teach within a social work curriculum

Interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and connection in diverse communities and disciplines

Teaching experience and expertise in BSW or MSW curricular areas

Content and research expertise should emphasize child welfare with a focus on maltreatment prevention, system responses to abuse and neglect, child welfare practice and policy, and/or workforce development

The School of Social Work is committed to social justice and social work practice. We strongly encourage a ‘person in environment framework’ with a particular interest in race equity and attention to vulnerable populations . The ideal tenure stream candidates will be involved in research consistent with this philosophy and capitalize on the SSW established and emerging connections to academic units, service agencies, communities and government.

Applicants should be prepared to submit (forthcoming job posting will be located on this webpage): a two page cover letter with the first sentence stating if you are applying for the child welfare or integrated behavioral health position. Your cover letter should include your approach to research and teaching. Other required materials include a) a curriculum vitae, b) a diversity statement demonstrating how the applicant has integrated equity and social justice into teaching, research and service. c) the names and full contact information of three references and d) one writing sample where you are the first or sole author.

Please contact Faith Hopp (faithhopp@wayne.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, or Hilary Blevins (hilary.blevins@wayne.edu, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean, for additional information or questions.

School/College/Division:

H13 - School of Social Work

Primary department:

H1301 - Deans Office Social Work

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University School of Social Work, accredited since 1945, is situated in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural and Historic District. Opportunities to engage in a community-centered research/practice/advocacy abound! The School’s status as part of the premier urban research institution in Michigan is also supported by the activities of our two Centers: 1) Center for Behavioral Health (CBHJ) and Justice and the 2) Center for Social Work Research (CSWR). CBHJ is currently home to multiple state, foundation, and federal grants focused on the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal/legal continuum. The goal is prevention of confinement through diversion and deflection. The CSWR supports faculty research, scholarship, community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration on projects relevant to social work and social justice. For more information about the School please visit our website at http://socialwork.wayne.edu.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 3

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.