Term Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work, UAF CLA

About the role

The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Liberal Arts Department of Social Work invites applications for a Term Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work position. We are seeking a dynamic, student-centered educator who is passionate about teaching in a multidisciplinary, online, and rural-serving program.

Responsibilities

• Teach across multiple modalities, including SWK F103: Introduction to Social Work and upper-division 300-level major courses
• Support and mentor diverse students
• Contribute to the university through service, community engagement, and support of accreditation activities
• Hold office hours appropriate to the courses taught
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Engage in community and public service activities
• Support program accreditation processes
• Serve as faculty advisor for at least one student organization

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice in human services, behavioral health, child welfare, or related community-based settings required
• Experience working with Alaska Native, Indigenous, or rural populations, demonstrating cultural competence and community engagement
• Experience teaching or developing distance-delivered or online coursework
• A demonstrated commitment to public service and community collaboration consistent with the mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Cultural responsiveness
• Proficiency with distance education technologies
• An understanding of multicultural and rural social work practice, particularly in ways that align with CSWE accreditation standards

Skills

• Collaborative, student-centered educator
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with distance-education technologies
• Understanding of multicultural and rural social work practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full employee benefits package

Pay

$60,000 - $83,829 per year

Schedule

Full-time, nine-month, bipartite (teaching and service) faculty position