Assistant Professor Position Radford University

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POSITION AVAILABLE

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Application Description
Radford University (RU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position beginning August 10, 2019. Primary responsibilities will be teaching courses in the BSW and MSW programs, advising, university service, and professional contributions. Some teaching in the evenings, Saturdays, online, and/or off campus will be expected.

Required minimal qualifications include a PH.D. in social work or related field, an  MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and at least two years post-MSW social work practice experience. ABD candidates with degree completion within nine months of hiring date will be considered but will be hired at the rank of Instructor. Evidence of an active scholarly agenda is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate ability to teach across the social work curriculum, have experience with distance education, and are LCSW eligible.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Apply online at http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/6751. Candidates will need to submit an electronic copy of the following:  a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. Review of applications will begin December 10, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will also be required to provide official transcripts.

The School of Social Work enrolls approximately 230 students in the programs leading to the BSW and MSW degrees. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs were successfully reaccredited by CSWE in 2014. The School offers courses in multiple locations, and the curriculum focuses on community-based family practice in rural settings. More information can be found on the School’s website at www.radford.edu/social-work. The School of Social Work is part of the Waldron College of Health & Human Services. Other units within the College include Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Description of Radford University

Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state-supported institution located in southwestern Virginia, approximately 40 miles from Roanoke. RU is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding academic programs for its more than 9,500 students.

Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state-supported institution with an emphasis on teaching, located in southwestern Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with an enrollment of approximately 9,400 students.

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. All new hires to Radford University will be subject to E-Verify. Administered by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS-Verification Division and the Social Security Administration, E-Verify allows participating employers to electronically verify employment eligibility.

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