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Working TitleAssistant Professor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400243F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$75,000-$80,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

Throughout its history, the School of Social Work at Colorado State University has made a continuous effort to develop and maintain a program that is responsive to three distinct, but related, interests:

1. the profession of social work as represented by the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards;

2. the human services agencies and clients in the state, the region, the nation, and the globe; and

3. the land-grant oriented mission and goals of Colorado State University

Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes

% Research40

% Teaching50

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/01/2024

Number of Vacancies3

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Colorado State University ( CSU ) School of Social Work invites applications for multiple faculty positions at the assistant (tenure track) professor rank. The 9-month tenure track appointments will begin in August, 2025.

Applicants are sought who conduct research on health, behavioral health, health disparities, rural populations, environmental justice, or aging, with a specific focus on BIPOC , LGBTQIA+, disability, and/or other historically marginalized groups. Knowledge and experience around decolonizing and anti-oppressive approaches to research, teaching and service are expected.

Candidates are required to have a PhD in social work or a related discipline; demonstrated ability to conduct impactful scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues; an active and well-articulated research agenda coupled with interest and ability to secure external grant funding; and ability to teach at the BSW , MSW , and/or PhD levels, and to advise graduate student research projects and/or doctoral dissertations. A preferred qualification is the ability to teach practice classes in the MSW program, which requires an MSW degree from an accredited social work program and a minimum of two (2) years post-master’s professional practice experience.

Applicants should have a personal and professional commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, disrupting settler colonialism, and pursuing social justice; be able to facilitate conversations around privilege, oppression, and intersecting social identities; and be committed to effective social advocacy to address structural inequities across local and global community systems, as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, and/or service activities. We are seeking applicants who are committed to engaging students at all stages of their social justice journey, from the beginning stages of identifying and confronting bias to the more advanced stages of anti-oppressive practices and learning. As a School we seek an applicant who will affirm and support students, colleagues, leadership, alumni, and communities with whom they engage. We seek diversity and inclusion in our employees and students to broaden students’ academic experience and to enrich our campus community. We invite individuals with diverse identities to apply and appreciate and honor discussion of diversity in application materials.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension. CSU is a Carnegie Research university (very high research activity), and has been designated a Carnegie Community Engagement university. According to the latest edition of U.S. News and Report, CSU ranks in the top 10% in the country, thanks to an ongoing commitment to boost faculty excellence, expand student scholarships and investment in capital improvements across campus.

THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

The School of Social Work reflects Colorado State University’s land grant mission of research, teaching, and service/engagement. Departmental faculty conduct innovative research across multiple areas of focus. The School of Social Work offers unique opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career in a dynamic, collegial environment. We are committed to our goal of producing nationally and internationally recognized research programs and graduates that are focused on enhancing human health and well-being. Successful candidates will have strong support in research and teaching, have excellent colleagues, and potential for collaborative opportunities within the department, college, and with relevant units on and off campus.

The School of Social Work is one of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School of Social Work at Colorado State University is ranked among the top 25% of graduate programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. To learn more about the School of Social Work visit our website at (http://www.ssw.chhs.colostate.edu/).

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, an hour’s drive north of Denver. On the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins has excellent schools, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a sunny climate. With a population of approximately 160,000, the city has been cited by Money Magazine as #1 for small cities in “Best Places to Live in the United States.” Forbes ranks Fort Collins as #18 for Best Places for Business and Careers with growing clean energy, bioscience and technology industries.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Personal and professional commitment to equity and social justice as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or community engagement

• An earned Ph.D. in a Social Work-related field at the time of starting the tenure-track faculty appointment (August 16, 2025).

• Demonstrated ability to successfully publish in academic proceedings and/or peer-reviewed journals

• Potential to establish an externally funded research program

• Ability to teach core curricular classes within the School of Social Work including undergraduate, graduate, and/or Ph.D. courses as well as advise graduate student research projects and Ph.D. dissertations

Preferred Job Qualifications

• An MSW degree from an accredited institution

• Two + years post-masters professional practice experience

• Evidence of successful university level teaching and mentoring

• Evidence of externally funded research program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a resume/CV and a letter of interest including a description of your demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity. Please be sure to address all job qualifications in your application materials.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Search ContactAnne Williford, anne.williford@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

Assistant Professor:

– Teach undergraduate and graduate courses for the School of Social Work both on-campus and online

– Advise graduate students in the School of Social Work, including serving as chair or mentor of thesis and dissertation committees

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryResearch

Duty/Responsibility

• Conduct research and advance scholarship

Percentage Of Time40%

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

• Service on committees to advance School of Social Work initiatives

– Represent the School of Social Work across the school, university, state, regionally, and nationally

Percentage Of Time10%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested

Maximum Requested

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents