Job Details

TITLE: Assistant Professor Social Work

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Social Work

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty - 9 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Professor of Social Work is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position responsible for providing high-quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate social work courses, advising and mentoring students, participating in curriculum development and program assessment, engaging in professional development, and providing service to the School of Social Work, College, University, profession, and community. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of Kentucky State University through excellence in teaching, student success, professional engagement, and institutional service while supporting the continued growth and development of the Social Work program.

Regular physical presence on the Kentucky State University campus is an essential function of this position. Faculty are expected to provide in-person instruction, maintain on-campus office hours, advise students, participate in committee work, attend meetings and University functions, and collaborate with colleagues in support of the University's educational mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses in assigned areas of expertise using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning and academic success.
• Provide face-to-face instruction as assigned and utilize instructional technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments consistent with University policies, program requirements, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student performance in a timely manner and submit grades in accordance with University policies and established deadlines.
• Maintain regularly scheduled on-campus office hours and provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to support student recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings, departmental meetings, college meetings, committee assignments, commencement, orientation, registration, and other official University functions.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, professional organizations, and field education partners that enhance educational opportunities for students.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain expertise in the discipline, instructional effectiveness, and knowledge of current social work practice. Scholarly presentations, publications, grant development, or other professional activities are encouraged when they support the mission of the School and University.
• Maintain compliance with University policies and procedures, CSWE accreditation standards, applicable laws and regulations, and professional standards of social work practice and ethics.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and physical presence on campus as an essential function of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.