University of Nebraska at Kearney Looking for Assistant or Associate Professor, Social Work Full Time

Job Description or Duties: 

The Department of Social Work at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Social Work program is
committed to undergraduate teaching and research, community engagement, and meaningful faculty-student interactions. The BSW degree is
offered in both on-campus and fully online formats and the department currently serves over 200 social work students with nine full-time
faculty positions. Candidates whose research and/or practice interests will expand the diversity and range of expertise in the department
are highly desirable, as are those with experience teaching diverse student populations, including first-generation, non-traditional, and
veteran students. Primary responsibilities include teaching three undergraduate courses per semester in both online and face-to-face
formats, maintaining an active research agenda and scholarly productivity, attaining graduate faculty status, participating in recruitment
and advisement of students, serving on departmental and university committees, promoting program development, contributing to assessment
efforts, and advising student organizations.

Required Qualifications:

 An earned doctorate in
Social Work or related field, a Master of Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution, and a minimum of two years post-MSW experience.
Advanced ABD may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with
experience teaching diverse student populations in varied formats (online, face-to-face, blended), demonstrated commitment to research and
publications, effective communication and collaboration skills, and Spanish-language fluency. For appointment at the Associate Professor
rank, a record of publications and demonstrated potential for leadership is expected.

HOW TO APPLY: To ensure full
consideration, please submit all application materials before review date September 5, 2023. For more information and to
apply visit UNK Employment Opportunities. For more information about the position contact: Jody VanLaningham at [email protected]. For more information about the online
application process contact: 308-865-8516 or [email protected].

SALARY AND BENEFITS: With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of
employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or
any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University
provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug
Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and
Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible
employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney, serving over 5,000
students, is one of four University of Nebraska campuses. Established in 1905, the University has a tradition of emphasis in scholarly
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of disciplines. Kearney, a progressive city of over 33,000, is the
educational, medical, cultural, commercial, and agricultural center of a large mid-state area. http://www.unk.edu/

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a
diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color,
ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran
status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all
University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. The University affirms a policy
of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the
public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are
encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.

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Security Report, you may contact the Office of Police and Parking Services or visit the website: http://www.unk.edu/annual_security_report

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.