Assistant Professor (Social Work)

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Sep 06, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Professor (Social Work)
Position Number	940753
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH School of Social Work
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Advertising Department	SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Professor
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	East Carolina University is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 29,000 students. The University offers 84 bachelor's degree programs, 71 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and 82 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools, including a medical and dental school. The University is committed to the creation of a School of Public Health that will focus on addressing regional needs and rural health disparities. The University is located in Greenville, N.C., a progressive city of approximately 90,000. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to six academic departments. There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs pre and post award grant specialists, and two full-time instructional technology consultants. More information can be found at the College website: https://hhp.ecu.edu The School of Social Work offers two academic degree programs, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work. The MSW program is among the highest enrollment graduate programs at ECU and is offered in-person and online. Along with our degree programs we also offer Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse and Gerontology, undergraduate minors in gerontology and in Promoting Equity in Health and Human Services, and a pathway to state licensure in School Social Work. More information can be found at the School website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Job Duties	The School of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University seeks applicants for a nine month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Social Work to begin August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching in the BSW and MSW programs (including in-person and online courses, and on Saturdays), research (including seeking external funding), publication, and service to the profession, university, and community. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	MSW from a CSWE accredited program Two years post-MSW social work practice experience PhD or DSW in social work. Candidates with the PhD conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the probationary rank of Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will also be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment. Qualifying degrees must be received from regionally accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	We are seeking applications from individuals who can advance our mission of excellence in social work education through innovative teaching and research; possess a willingness to teach across the curriculum at the undergraduate ( BSW) and graduate ( MSW) levels; who have evidence of experience or interest in working with students of all backgrounds, and who possess a demonstrated commitment to practice and education as aligned with the CSWE accreditation standards.
Special Instructions to Applicant	Application screening begin October 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing the position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information. As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (SW 940753) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin in August 2025. For further information, please contact: Dr. Kevin White of Social Work at whitekev15@ecu.edu or Dr. Reeve Kennedy at kennedyre22@ecu.edu. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	08/01/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	10/01/2024
Rank Level	Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66380
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.