Wright State University Looking for Instructor Full Time

EEO Statement

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department: Social Work

EEO number: 22Y167

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Salary Band: NA FA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Teach 24 credit hours (8 courses) in Social Work over a two-semester academic year or a mix of courses and administrative duties directing Field Education for BASW and MASW students that is equivalent to 24 credit hours, as assigned by the department chair and approved by the CHEH Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program awarded prior to start date. Two (2) years post-MSW social work experience at the time of application. LSW or equivalent eligible. Excellent communication, organizations and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated personal commitment to the values of social work, including but not limited to anti-racism, anti-oppression practice and social justice. Ability to travel to make in-person visits to field experience locations to ensure appropriate student progression.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid driver’s license. Demonstrated excellence in teaching social work curriculum. Three (3) or more years post-MSW social work experience. Experience providing student field placement supervision. Current LISW or equivalent. Ability to work within ambiguous situations and apply novel solutions. Experience with online teaching technologies. Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position, including social justice and/or anti-racism. A commitment to working with a diverse population of students.

Essential Functions and percent of time

70%-80% – Teaching graduate and undergraduate social work curriculum; exact percentage depends on effort assigned to administrative duties related to Field Experiences.

30%-20% – Service by participating in committees at the department, college, and university level as approved by the department chair and CHEH Dean.

Working Conditions

Standard educational and/or professional office environment. Position may require in-person and virtual teaching. Service duties and will require in-person/on campus effort to participate in committees and other activities. Office hours for students may require in-person and/or virtual effort.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free.  Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University.  This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit cover letter and resume at time of application. Successful candidate will need to request official transcript for highest degree earned related to the position be submitted for verification.

First Consideration Date: 04/23/2022