SSW Faculty Associate/Academic Associate Pool Yuma AY26-27

About the School

The School of Social Work at Arizona State University (ASU) is a part of Watts College of Public Services and Community Solutions. The school has a student body of over 6,747 undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Social Work actively seeks applicants who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Our School, and indeed the entirety of our University, seeks to recruit and retain an inclusive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of our state, to maintain excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Essential Functions

• Teach courses, as assigned
• Deliver course content through lectures, readings and resources, class discussions, and other teaching activities
• Support student engagement and learning
• Grade assignments and assessments according to rubrics
• Develop instructor presence
• Communicate in a timely, supportive, and responsive manner to students, staff, and faculty
• Be familiar with and follow ASU, Watts College, and School of Social Work policies and procedures related to teaching
• Collaborate with other faculty

Required Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree in a social sciences field, or related field, from an accredited institution by time of appointment
• A consistent commitment to inclusion as outlined in ASU’s Charter and the School of Social Work mission
• A minimum of two years of full-time related post master’s experience
• Prior teaching and/or training experience
• Expertise in one or more of the following content areas: Cultural Competence, Child Welfare, Youth & Adolescent Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Health & Behavioral Health, Hospital Social Work, Immigrant/Refugee Services, Practice Oriented Research, Gerontology, Poverty, Homelessness, Public Housing, Domestic Violence, Military/Veterans, Research/Statistics, Human Biology, Border Issues
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• An MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited university
• Six years of related experience
• Prior higher education teaching experience
• Experience facilitating student-led discussions
• Experience with technology/course management systems, including Canvas
• Evidence of collaboration skills

Benefits

This position does not offer benefits, sabbaticals, or tenure. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. Individuals employed as Faculty Associates and Academic Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits eligible appointments at Arizona State University.