Program Director and Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer in Social Work

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Greater Allegheny invites applications for a term, non-tenure-line Program Director/Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer appointment in Social Work with the possibility of reappointment (36 weeks) to begin October 2024, or as negotiated.

Responsibilities:Lead accreditation efforts for the Bachelor of Social Work program. Build semester course schedules in collaboration with the registrar and chief academic officer. Teach undergraduate courses each semester at the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus in a variety of areas related to the Bachelor of Social Work degree program using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday, or online classes as needed. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

Required Qualifications:Earned MSW degree and at least two years post-BSW or post-MSW social work practice experience. Evidence of a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience required. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Preferred Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD) or closely related field. Licensed social worker in Pennsylvania. Experience with the accreditation process.

Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Greater Allegheny is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. Situated eleven miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, PA, the Greater Allegheny campus is located between the residential borough of White Oak, PA, the urban environs of McKeesport, PA. The 258-acre Renziehausen Park sits adjacent to the campus. A residential campus, Penn State Greater Allegheny serves a diverse student body of approximately 500 students. Students and faculty at Penn State Greater Allegheny have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Students participate in undergraduate research projects, internships, community service and other opportunities that enhance their educational experiences. For more information about the campus, visithttps://greaterallegheny.psu.edu.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to: Kiera Mallett, Assistant Teaching Professor of Social Work/Director of Field Education and Search Committee Co-Chair, E-mail: kzm6156@psu.edu; or Dr. Kate McLean, Associate Professor of Administration of Justice and Search Committee Co-Chair, E-mail:kjm47@psu.edu.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA ChildAbuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Closing Date:Application review begins September 1, 2024, and continues until a suitable candidate is found.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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