Asst. Professor - Social Work jobs in California
Asst. Professor - Social Work teaches courses in the discipline area of social work. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Social Work provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Social Work typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Social Work-Assistant Professor
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
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Pomona, CA
FULL_TIME
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Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Department of Sociology
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Sociology. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education . In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our campus initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website .
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.
Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.
Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.- As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.
Inclusive Excellence Criteria- Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions;
- Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations;
- Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities;
- Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities;
- Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
- Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education;
- Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities;
- Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and
- Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
Department of Sociology: The Department of Sociology currently consists of 16 tenured/tenure track faculty covering two majors. The Sociology Department offers undergraduate degrees in General Sociology and Criminology. The department also offers a Sociology degree with a specialty in Social Work.
As a result of our department’s nuanced disciplinary offerings, the scholarly and life experiences of our faculty have been pivotal in shaping students’ sociological imaginations in ways that refine their ability to employ critical thinking and analysis to confront challenges in contemporary societies. Our department not only prepares students to think about localized social settings, but societies in the State of California, the United States, as well as in globalized and geopolitical contexts. Through the use of academic instruction, conference attendance, and research-based projects for our students, the sociology department has been able to refine students’ learning outcomes based on critical thinking and problem solving, as well as quantitative and qualitative reasoning. Students thus acquire knowledge and skills to develop sociological research projects, assess empirical data, and apply different sociological perspectives for comprehending their own social experiences and experiences seen in the social environment across a variety of societies. As such, our collegial faculty have been successful in enhancing our students’ sociological knowledge in ways that foster greater community involvement so that they are not only better academic citizens, but better citizens in their society overall.
Position description: our department’s current search is for a tenure track faculty to teach courses in social work, with a particular interest in candidates whose teaching, research, and practice experience focus on micro level social work. Antiracist and anti-oppressive perspectives are welcomed additional foci. The position requires excellence in teaching, advising, professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to service to the department, university, and community. The successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to issues of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, religion, and sexuality. Applicants whose work demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with our program, department , university, and mission.
Minimum Requirements Include- Ph.D. in Sociology or Social Work or related social sciences field from an accredited university. Doctoral degree must be completed by the start of the appointment;
- Master’s in social work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited university;
- University teaching experience as instructor of record and/or teaching assistant;
- A Student Success Statement that demonstrates your commitment and record of contributions through applicant’s teaching, scholarship, or service, by addressing at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed above;
- Three references' names and contact information.
- Evidence of ability to teach courses in social work;
- Evidence of ability to teach across the social work curriculum and support instruction in applied areas of social work theory and micro practice;
- Evidence of commitment to teaching excellence through student evaluations, descriptions of pedagogical innovation, and other evidence of commitment to quality teaching;
- Evidence of ability to engage in an active scholarly agenda that provides opportunities for student research;
- Evidence of ability to serve as an academic advisor and research mentor to a diverse undergraduate student body.
- Post-MSW practice experience & licensure
The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.
Application Process
A completed application will consist of- Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
- A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
- Curriculum vitae;
- A teaching statement, which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness and a discussion of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum);
- A research statement or scholarship plan (2-page maximum);
- Transcripts showing the highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists);
- Names and contact information for three references.
- be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;
- be required to provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years;
- Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a research presentation and a teaching demonstration.
Please direct inquiries to flwachs@cpp.edu
Applications accepted only via PageUp —online application portal—for University hires.
Salary Range for academic year, nine-month appointment: $83,000-$86,500
Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report. - As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.
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