Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Social Work

The School of Social Work (SSW) in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri (MU) - Columbia invites applications for individuals interested in supporting and coordinating practicum experiences for students. The position is for an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor which is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE Ranked, Non-Tenure Track teaching appointment. Hybrid or remote employment options may be considered.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Represent the practicum education program at all school meetings and events and relevant community events.
• Maintain outreach to alumni and community organizations to represent and promote the SSW.
• Develop and evaluate policy related to the delivery of practicum education.
• Develop new field placement sites and maintaining existing placement relationships.
• Organize, plan, and facilitate field orientations for students and field instructors.
• Match students with available agencies and field instructors for practicum placements.
• Coordinate the completion of preplanning field paperwork as required by the SSW and the Council on Social Work Education.
• Consult with field agencies regarding student related concerns with placement and address grievances proactively to insure appropriate resolution.
• Serve as faculty liaison for BSW and MSW practicums.
• Provide group supervision for field students as needed.
• Serve on committees at the School, College and Campus levels including the BSW and MSW Program Committees and the Practicum Committee.
• Maintain field competency data and accreditation documentation as required by the Council of Social Work Education and other accrediting bodies.
• Obtain and maintain online teaching certificate and attend instruction development trainings.

Qualified candidates should possess at minimum a Master's of Social Work (MSW) and 5 years post MSW social work experience, including experience with field education, specifically as a faculty liaison and/or substantial supervision of social work students in field placements.

Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to teach Practice and Clinical courses as well as a comfort with teaching online classes. Strong written and verbal skills are necessary. Evidence of service systems and agencies across the state of Missouri is beneficial as well. Candidates should be comfortable using Office applications, e.g., MS Word and MS Excel, along with online database systems. Exceptional problem-solving and collaboration skills as well as the ability to manage multiple demands and responsibilities simultaneously are important.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website along with a current resume/curriculum vita and cover letter detailing your interest in the position at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 52017).

Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Tiffany Bowman, at 573-882-2370 or email at bowmants@health.missouri.edu with any questions about the position.

Review of applications will be begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/, we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

The mission of the MU-SSW is to promote leadership for social and economic justice by preparing students for professional excellence and leadership in practice, research, and policy. MU School of Social Work has 23 faculty (52% tenure/tenure track and 48% non-tenure track) and two full-time staff as well as staff dedicated to pre and post award support-including grant writers and fiscal and student support staff. The school offers degrees at the BSW, MSW, and PhD levels, and has an MSW/MPH dual degree program and an MSW/PhD joint program of study as well as a minor in Justice Studies. Presently, the school has ~450 students (Pre-majors, BSWs, MSWs, and PhDs). The school is home to the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic which is a faculty supervised and student practice clinic that offers free social, emotional, and behavioral health support to under and un-insured persons. The School is a partner in the Missouri Prevention Science Institute with a host of projects in local education and community agencies and the school also hosts the Collaborative for Criminal and Juvenile Justice Priorities. As a school, we are committed to a diverse educational environment and promote social work practice that enhances resources, enables access to services, promotes advocacy, and engenders self-determination in the change process. The MU-SSW was recently ranked in the top twenty nationally of comparable research-intensive schools of social work in Academic Analytics, a tool comparing scholarly work, citations, federal grant funding, and national awards. Visit our website at http://ssw.missouri.edu/ for more information and to learn about our programs, faculty research, and teaching. MU is a member of the Association of American Universities, a state land grant institution, and a Carnegie Foundation designated Doctoral/Research University. The University's 33,000 on-campus students arrive from every state and 120 countries.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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