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University of Wisconsin-Superior

Old Main 201
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880

ph. 715-394-8220

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UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. Diversity, inclusion and equity are prioritized learning resources for all community members. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this goal.

POSITION:

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Social Work

POSITION NO.:

12-12

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teaching, advising, participation in service and carrying out a scholarly program.

The full Position Description may be viewed here.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 
For tenure track appointment at the Assistant level:
  • The Ph.D., D.S.W., Ed.D. or a doctorate from an accredited institution in a related discipline AND an earned M.S.W. or M.S.S.W. from an accredited social work program with a minimum of two years post masters social work practice experience,
OR an earned M.S.W. or M.S.S.W. from an accredited social work program and a minimum of five years of post masters social work practice experience
 
AND
  • Experience in teaching a minimum of 3 different courses at a post-secondary education institution as indicated on the curriculum vitae.
  • Experience teaching or learning in an online environment as indicated on the curriculum vitae

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willingness to engage in community partnership and program development.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with social work practice with American Indians and knowledge of the contributions of women and other minorities to the discipline.
  • Familiarity with the generalist, ecological and ethnic-sensitive models of social work practice.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to teach in field and as many as possible of the four additional areas of the social work curriculum (H.B.S.E., policy, research, and methods/practice).
  • Experience with field instruction and/or agency supervision.

The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging.The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the public liberal arts mission and to quality teaching and learning methods.Willingness and interest in utilizing technology in the classroom strongly preferred.The successful candidate must be committed to the highest ethical standards and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. Willingness to teach evening and weekend courses, as well as commitment to the First year Experience is essential.Candidates that incorporate issues of inclusive excellence and diversity within their curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.

SALARY:

UW-S offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage for domestic partners and their eligible dependents.

STARTING DATE:

Fall Semester, 2012

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Foradditional information visit www.uwsuper.edu/hr/employment or contact Dr. Monica Roth Day, Assistant Professor, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, 715-394-8486.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send an application packet including:
1)letter of application,
2)detailed statement of education and teaching philosophy,
3)curriculum vita,
4)unofficial college transcripts, and
5)contact information of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses
 
to:   Dr. Monica Roth Day, Chair
       Search and Screen Committee
       Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity
       University of Wisconsin-Superior 
       Belknap & Catlin, PO Box2000
       Superior, Wisconsin54880-4500
       Phone: (715) 394-8486
       E-mail: mrothday@uwsuper.edu
 
Review of completed applications will commence on December 23, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

UW-Superior: A Special Place:

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is Wisconsin’s leading public liberal arts college. Established in 1893 with a mission to train teachers, it later became a part of the University of Wisconsin-System, and in 1998 was designated as Wisconsin’s Leading Public Liberal Arts College by the University of Wisconsin System Board of regents. The University serves 2,900 traditional and non-traditional students and is dedicated to the integration of liberal and professional studies and serving a diverse student population. UW-Superior maintains the values of its founding as a teacher education college through emphasis on excellence in teaching as well as service to the community and region. The core mission is student-centered and values oriented, as the institution fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices. The richness of programs lend to a very personalized educational environment that integrates theory and practice, liberal and professional education, teaching, scholarship, and creativity. The University has launched a significant campus-wide Liberal Arts Initiative that includes a First Year Experience, Academic Service Learning, Global Awareness, Writing Across the Curriculum, and a Senior Year Experience. At UW-Superior, we promote the values of academic excellence, integrity, and community within a collegial environment. At the core of our values is the appreciation for, and examination of, diversity, inclusivity, and equity. UW-Superior offers day, evening, weekend, and distance learning classes.

The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

The University reserves the right to check additional references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics/Annual Security Report, see http://www.uwsuper.edu/safety/clery or contact the Office of Campus Safety at (715) 394-8114 for a printed copy.

UW-Superior is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.

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