DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position teaches six courses over a nine-month academic year and serves as the Department’s Coordinator of Field Education. Some summer work (with compensation) is necessary for the administration of field education. Specific course assignments will vary depending upon the successful applicant’s qualification and interests, but will include field placement supervision, co-leadership of the senior capstone seminar and teaching in the College’s program of essential (general) education, with an emphasis on human diversity. Full participation in on-going curriculum development and assessment is essential. Regular contributions to other responsibilities include student advising and both institutional and community service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Candidates must possess an MSW degree with at least three years post-graduate professional experience and have experience with social work field education. Successful candidates should exhibit experiences that supports the social work program’s mission “…a conviction that every person is worthy of respect and dignity, recognizing that this ideal cannot be achieved without a deep and active commitment to social justice, the prevention of conditions that limit human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of the qualities of life for all persons, locally and globally.” This position requires someone who is willing to engage with students using community and project-based learning.

PREFERRED:

A doctorate in social work or related field and prior undergraduate teaching experience are highly desirable. A combination of practice and teaching experience in policy, advocacy or community development are preferred.

APPLICATION:

Send curriculum vita, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three professional references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, field education experience, and how your service experience/interests will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. This information should be submitted electronically to: HR@wartburg.edu For specific inquiries contact Dr. Tammy Faux, Chair of Search Committee, at 319-352-8239 or tammy.faux@wartburg.edu . Further information about the College and the city of Waverly may be found at http://www.wartburg.edu . Screening of applications begins January 20th and continues until the position is filled. Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.

Assistant Professor of Social Work | Wartburg College - Military Veterans

Waverly, IA

Waverly, IA