Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Faculty Openings
The Boston University School of Social Work invites applications for 3 faculty positions, including both tenured, tenure-track and non-tenure track openings.
We seek candidates with teaching skills, research/scholarly expertise, and practice experience in one or more of the following areas: • Macro/Community Practice (Associate Professor with tenure) • Clinical Practice (tenure-track) • Clinical or Macro/Community Practice (non-tenure track clinical appointment)
Applicants for tenured and tenure-track positions must have a PhD or equivalent, evidence of strong teaching and research skills, and a record of publication. Candidates for non-tenure track positions should have an MSW or equivalent (a doctoral degree is desirable), evidence of strong teaching skills, and scholarly interests in social work practice and pedagogy. Candidates for positions in Clinical Practice and Macro Practice should have at least 5 years of full-time post-masters practice experience (or the equivalent).
Located in an unusually rich academic community, Boston offers excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with universities, community organizations, health and mental health settings. Distinguished by its urban mission and focus on social and economic justice, oppression and diversity, the School has a strong commitment to educating masters and doctoral social workers who will become leaders in a multicultural environment. Special areas of expertise within the school include community organizing, planning and management, health and mental health, aging, children and youth, trauma and families, substance abuse, and public health social work. The School of Social Work and Boston University foster an interdisciplinary collegial environment and seek to attract and retain a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber who are skilled in teaching, research, and application and integration of knowledge.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2012 or until positions are filled. Early applications are encouraged. Visit our website at www.bu.edu/ssw. BUSSW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer; applications from minority individuals are strongly encouraged.
Please submit a letter of application outlining teaching and research/scholarship skills and experience, as well as a current CV, sample publications/writings, teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Boston University School of Social Work 264 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215 swsearch@bu.edu