University of Denver Hiring for Clinical Professor, Graduate School of Social Work at USA, Denver, Colorado Full Time

The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is among the finest graduate schools of social work in the country. GSSW currently has a competitive PhD program and offers a Masters of Social Work degree at three campuses as well as an online program. The GSSW is a vibrant center for intellectual development, a leader in promoting diverse communities, and an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social work. Our mission is to foster social responsibility regarding social and economic justice, quality of life and multicultural communities, based on equality for all people.

Position Summary

The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is a collegial and progressive community of scholars and teachers who work with diverse populations across the life cycle and who are committed to excellence in teaching. The schools curriculum, research, and community partnerships emphasize social justice, and social work values and ethics, with an understanding of and respect for social and cultural diversity. GSSW provides a supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary and community-based research and interactions. Cross-disciplinary opportunities abound as evidenced by the Universitys Impact 2025 strategic plan. The faculty at GSSW engages in major collaborative projects locally, nationally, and internationally. In addition, the Denver metropolitan area and state of Colorado offer excellent opportunities for working with a variety of populations. GSSW and the University of Denver are committed to enhancing the diversity of faculty and staff.

GSSW seeks to fill a full-time Clinical Professor role at the rank of full professor. This is a 12-month position located on-site at the Denver Campus.

Essential Functions

• Teach seven classes per academic year in one or more areas of the Foundation and Concentration MSW curriculum
• Provide service, and leadership in service, to the school, university, community, and discipline, including work on various committees
• Provide students with mentoring and academic advising.
• Provide curriculum leadership to the school, for assigned courses or areas of the curriculum
• Lead courses by supporting infrastructure of the course (e.g., syllabi update, Learning Management System) and instructors teaching assigned courses.
• Continue, improve, and possibly develop new courses.
• May occasionally supervise additional independent or directed studies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level, reflecting the schools and disciplines commitment to social justice
• Excellent communication skills for classroom teaching, student advising, and mentoring
• Excellent writing skills
• Extremely high reasoning ability is of the utmost importance given the extent and complexity of a faculty members role
• Ability to travel to professional meetings

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)- accredited institution
• Five or more years post-MSW practice experience in program administration and leadership or related areas
• Must exhibit excellence or potential for excellence in teaching across the MSW curricula
• Evidence of academic leadership and experience reflective of rank. Applicants must meet the schools requirements for the given rank, and
• Prior or current appointment at the rank of full professor (non-tenure track) in a school of social work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practice and/or teaching experience in the areas of program administration, leadership, and virtual field training

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar’s website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 13, 2023.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$117,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.