Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work (online)

About the Role

The Touro University Graduate School of Social Work is seeking candidates for a full-time (10-month appointment), online, Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Work. The successful candidate must have demonstrated capability to teach in multiple modalities including synchronous (Zoom) and asynchronous online formats. Successful candidates will exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, instructional design, and engaged scholarship. Experience should include curriculum development, education best practices, instruction/teaching in social work, student advising, and the ability to engage students both in and out of the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have a defined area of research and scholarship and a social work practice area of expertise. Associate-level candidates are expected to demonstrate a sustained record of publications or contributions to an area of expertise. Demonstrated experience with CSWE Accreditation Standards is a plus.

A typical workday will entail teaching, advising, and meetings. Faculty carry a 21-credit workload per academic year, with responsibilities distributed across teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty participate in MSW program activities as needed (orientation, community days, committee meetings, and curriculum development) and will also contribute on departmental and university-wide committees.

The mission of the Touro University Graduate School of Social Work is to educate graduates for clinical social work practice in an urban and multicultural environment, consistent with the general mission of Touro University to provide professional education for the benefit of the individual and society.

Responsibilities

• Teaching online, asynchronous and synchronous Zoom courses according to workload assignments.
• Service to the Department, University, and Community.
• Research/Scholarship, including publication, social work academic conferences, and funded research.
• Academic advising for students in the distance education online program option.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees.
• Participate in program events, such as orientation and graduation.
• Build, strengthen, and support community relations.
• Highly engaged and responsive during stipulated work hours.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree and a Doctorate in a related field of study required; a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW degree is preferred.
• Social work licensure preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of graduate-level teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching: HBSE, clinical courses preferred.
• Evidence of research and scholarly activities.
• Instructional course design experience.
• Student advising experience.
• Experience with clinical simulation technology and artificial intelligence experience a plus.

Skills

• Experience with Canvas and electronic learning management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Zoom.

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers.
• Extensive time sitting.
• Instruction will be fully remote.
• Occasional travel to the Touro NYC campus for meetings and departmental events, subject to institutional needs.

Pay

Maximum Salary: USD $120,760.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary: USD $96,607.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan.
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs.
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment).
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval).
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday).
• Annual Holiday Schedule.