Urgently Need Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work in Missoula, MT

Job Description

Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Social Work

Company: University of Montana

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The School of Social Work invites applications for two (2) vacant tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant and/or Associate Professor to commence in the fall semester in 2024.

The School of Social Work is recognized for its foundational work in competency-based social work education at the bachelor’s level which includes an innovative 2+2 program where, in partnership with rural and Tribal colleges across the state, students complete their junior and senior years remotely through the school and are able to earn a BSW while remaining in their community. The School of Social Work also houses an innovative MSW program grounded in an advanced integrated practice model. This approach is premised on the inseparability of individual struggles and social issues such as poverty, discrimination, oppression and social injustice. Our MSW program is offered in both face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities. In addition, the school will be launching a synchronous online Advanced Standing program in the Summer of 2024.

All programs strive to prepare students as practitioners, community leaders and scholars able to address the complex demands of the 21st century social work. The school is committed to preparing students at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels who will uphold social work’s responsibility to disrupt systems of oppression, employ critical thinking skills, center and anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice and embrace multiple forms of knowledge that promote the dignity and worth of clients.

The School of Social Work is growing with the additional of online options at the Master’s level and continued strong enrollment in our BSW campus and distance programs. These programs help us respond to the workforce needs of our state and region. The school relies on our small yet dedicated faculty to support intentional program growth that maintains integrity in the curriculum while remaining student centered. As such, successful candidates for this position will be committed to academic leadership experience and commitment in application materials.

The University of Montana is located in Missoula on what we recognize and respect as the ancestral homelands of the Salish and Kalispell people. The university is situated within a predominantly rural state with 12 Tribal nations. In order to reflect our state’s context, our school is prioritizing applicants whose scholarship and practice centers the experiences, needs and priorities of Indigenous individuals and communities, decolonizing methodologies in practice and teaching, as well as the needs of those living in rural communities (e.g., the unique needs of people with disabilities and older adults living in rural communities).

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Social Work or a related field (ABD/doctoral candidates considered).
• Master of Social Work (MSW).
• Practice with historically minoritized individuals, groups and/or communities.
• A minimum of two (2) years practice/prior experience.
• Evidence of research and scholarly productivity.
• Ability to teach across the curricular areas at both BSW and MSW levels.
• Commitment to and experience applying anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic leadership experience.
• Practice and research experience with Indigenous communities, individuals with disabilities, and/or the aging population.

Position Details:

Tenure Track Faculty:

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor.

Position Type: Academic, full time (1.0 FTE) during academic year (10-months).

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2024.

Entry Rate: Ranges from $68,000 to $82,000 and is commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive including health and life insurance, mandatory retirement savings plan, partial tuition waiver, and an employee wellness program.

Primary Duties: Teaching, research scholarship, and service.

About the University of Montana:

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with a student enrollment of over 10,000. It is the state’s primary liberal arts and social sciences institution. Native Americans comprise the largest minority group on campus. Montana is home to seven reservations, 12 Tribal Nations, and multiple urban indigenous communities. Missoula is located on the traditional homelands of the Salish and Kalispell people and traditional territory to multiple Native American peoples. It is a thriving community representing the region’s cultural hub for visual and performing arts. It balances the warmth of small-town life with the sophistication and amenities of the urban northwest. Missoula and Montana offer stunning mountain scenery, blue ribbon trout streams, abundant wilderness, and thrilling recreational opportunities.

The University of Montana is an ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How To Apply:

Priority Application Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Application review will begin on September 18, 2023, and continue until the position is filled with an anticipated start date of Autumn 2024.

Please submit the following application materials by clicking “New Resume/CV” button. *Please do not apply through Indeed.com.

*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

A complete application Includes:

• Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
• Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
• Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Statement illustrating commitment to anti-racism, decolonization, diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching, research and service (including leadership) – Please include examples that demonstrate this commitment.

*Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the “How to Apply” section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

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Expected salary: $68000 – 82000 per year

Location: Missoula, MT

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