Assistant Professor

About the role

The purpose of this role is to join the Social Work and Sociology team at Daemen University. The successful candidate will teach Clinical Social Work Practice courses and/or elective courses focusing on populations, conditions, or intervention strategies. This is a twelve-month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes in keeping with standards established by Social Work & Sociology faculty and administration in consultation with the Academic Dean and Provost;
• Assess proficiency of teaching and accomplishments of students in assigned courses at regular and timely intervals;
• Provide advisement to diverse students in preparation for graduation, future academic pursuits, and/or professional social work practice;
• Mentor students in completion of service/research projects, independent studies, and other scholarly activities;
• Assist in the on-going design, implementation, and evaluation of the Social Work & Sociology curriculum;
• Keep abreast of field of study/profession by reading current scholarship and attending relevant professional development training and/or conferences;
• Provide evidence of an active and productive research agenda;
• Engage in service through participation with the Institute for Government and Non-Profit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), field education supervision, or other;
• Perform committee work within the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University including re-accreditation related activities;
• Aid in marketing, communications, and student recruitment for the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University;
• Attend meetings called by the Daemen University President, Provost, Academic Dean, Department Chair, and/or MSW Program Director;
• Perform other duties as requested and/or required in accordance with the Daemen University Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

• Possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-Accredited College or University;
• Minimum: Two-years post-MSW experience;
• Minimum: Two (2) years teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Be credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York or other jurisdiction or willing to pursue, transfer, or renew licensure;
• A doctoral degree in Social Welfare or related disciplines is strongly desired;
• Candidates will be considered if they can provide evidence demonstrating they are on a path to timely degree completion.

Qualifications

• Total Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings account, long-term disability insurance, and tuition benefits.
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

Twelve (12) month appointment