Assistant Instructor of Social Work Job Opening

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998510.

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) transcripts; (4) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If selected for an interview the applicant will need to provide three letters of reference and submit official transcripts of all degrees earned.

Position is opened until filled. Priority will be given to applicants submitting materials by February 14, 2019. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2019. This is a 9-month non-tenure track faculty appointment.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Dr Marlys Peck, e-mail: [email protected].

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 12/19/2018 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

The position is for a 9-month, non-tenure-track, Assistant Instructor position beginning the Fall Semester (August) 2019. The Assistant Instructor teaches a variety of classes in the fall and spring semester across the undergraduate curriculum in the BSW program at the Warrensburg and Lees Summit campuses. Specific courses include Human Behavior Across the Lifespan, Human Behavior Social Systems, and Social Work Practice and Agency Experience. Social Work elective courses will be assigned as needed. Classes are offered during the day and evenings and the candidates are expected to teach fall and spring semesters.

The Assistant Instructor prepares and updates master course syllabi, collaborating with other faculty teaching the same course to identify best practices and evaluate results.

Faculty are expected to use UCM’s online course management system. A minimum of five office hours per week to meet with students about academic and professional issues, and grading assignments in a timely manner is expected.

The candidate will be expected to share with other faculty members responsibilities for student advising and program/school/college service including committee assignments.

UCM CORE ATTRIBUTES – Our core behaviors all employees are expected to model. During the annual review process, all employees will be rated on how well they model these behaviors.

Engaging: Immersive learning experience through purposeful involvement of employees and students.
Cumulative: Aggregating multiple points of learning to broaden and deepen education.
Passionate: Encouraging employees and students to find his or her sense of purpose.
Confident: Embracing change and the new opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Enterprising: Creating new ways for all students and employees to engage in their education and jobs.
Caring: Acting on the needs and welfare of our people and the community.

Education & Formal Training Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training

Required:

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program.

Computer Skills Word-Processing, Presentation Experience

Required:

• Two (2) years of post MSW practice experience.

• Able to teach across the undergraduate generalist curriculum and special topic courses in his/her area of specialization.

Preferred:

• Candidate who is able to teach in one or more of the following practice areas: Human Behavior Across the Lifespan, Human Behavior Systems, and Social Work Practice and Agency Experience.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Excellent collaborative skills.

• Competence in instructional technology.

Physical & Environmental Factors: Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required.