University of New Mexico Looking for Open Rank of Population Health- Director of Social Work (req27207) Full Time

Posting Number
req27207

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type
Open Rank

Hiring Department
COPH Deans Office (304A)

Academic Location
College of Population Health

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The
College of Population Health (COPH) welcomes applications for the Director of
Social Work Program, open rank, tenured and tenure-track faculty to join our
growing college. We are seeking an experienced individual who will be
responsible for the strategic planning and development of this new program at
the COPH.

COPH
is located at the University of New Mexico’s Health and Health Sciences, which
is also home to the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of
Pharmacy. The COPH serves New Mexico’s communities, government and non-profit
agencies, businesses and health-related organizations. The College as well as the
entire Health and Health Sciences have deep connections to the diverse
communities of Native Americans, Latinos/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and
African Americans who collectively comprise 65% of the New Mexico population.
The COPH’s mission is to improve the health and health equity for multiple
communities including low income, underrepresented minorities, and other
marginalized populations.

COPH
supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity throughout the university and the
wider state of New Mexico to foster health and well-being by weaving cultural
humility and respect for all people. We strive to recognize, cultivate and
promote all forms of diversity; to fully understand the health needs of our
communities; and to advance academic and research excellence.
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COPH
aims to educate students to practice social work within New Mexico’s
multicultural populations. It will provide leadership by preparing students to
practice social work effectively while responding to emerging issues impacting
our communities. Social work curriculum development, interdisciplinary and
cross-institutional collaboration, and research will provide the infrastructure
to meet these education goals.

The
Director of Social Work will be charged with developing a social work program,
administering the program, creating a curriculum to meet the program’s needs,
and teaching social work courses. Strategic planning to meet short- and
long-term goals will be essential. The Director will ensure program success by
collaborating with constituents, internal and external stakeholders, state
mental health agencies, and the social work programs of other higher education
institutions.

Other
duties will include:

Oversight
for the creation of an advisory board, which will provide support, expertise,
and assistance in shaping the overall direction of the program.

Supervision
of all program employees, including a project coordinator, field practicum
coordinator, social work instructors, administrative staff, and student
workers.

• Creation of leadership and learning opportunities for students.

Utilization of online technologies to support program curriculum and
initiatives.
Support for social work research and professional development opportunities to
improve the knowledge and skills of social work practitioners statewide and
faculty at UNMHSC and other institutions.
Working jointly with the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department
(CYFD) and other applicable agencies and organizations to support state social
work objectives of strengthening family systems, addressing child welfare
issues, identifying vulnerable populations, and similar social work foci.
Collaboration with the School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry to expand
practicum placements.
Providing regular reports of program activities and outcomes to collaborators
and stakeholders, within and outside of the university.
Acting as an advocate for the work of the program with the New Mexico
Legislature, state agencies, and national organizations and agencies.
Active participation in national and state professional and interdisciplinary
organizations and taskforces to encourage the inclusion of social work
initiatives related to research and program planning.
Identifying local, state, and federal funding opportunities to support and
develop the program’s mission and goals.
Exploring the possibility of expanding the program nationwide (dependent on
additional funding).
Management of finances to meet program goals.
Pursue grant writing to secure financial support.
Present
on the program’s research efforts and activities to leadership.Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s level degree in social work.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (doctorate in social work or a related field).
• Evidence of experience supervising or directly completing a CSWE self-study or for candidacy of a new MSW program.     Preference for developing a MSW program within a Health Sciences Center R1 University
• Direct experience coordinating and developing projects and activities, including research.
• Two or more years of experience in social work education and/or social work research.
• Administrative experience including budgetary and grant writing.
• A history of working in public/population health setting or social work setting, or social work-related organization.
• Experience supervising and evaluating staff.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide the following documents with your application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, teaching evaluations, and a list of three professional references.

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 10/20/2023. This position will remain open until filled.

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