"Full-Time Instructor"

Full-Time Instructor

Company: Indiana State University

Job Location: Terre Haute, 47809-9989

Category: Social Work

Type: Full-Time

Required Relevant Education & Experience: Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; two years post-MSW experience is required along with eligibility for social work licensure in Indiana.

About the Institution: Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Position Details:

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Social Work - Full-Time Faculty Member, Instructor Rank

Indiana State University is seeking well-qualified and collaborative faculty to join our team in the Department of Social Work. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to be an effective teacher and a contributor to community engagement. Our Department is growing with increasing diversity of students, and we have a special interest in adding faculty who adept at working with first generation students.

Responsibilities

This is a 10-month regular full-time faculty appointment with candidates eligible for non-tenure track rank of Instructor. Faculty will have primary appointment to the MSW program but will have opportunity to teach both BSW and MSW courses. The MSW program has a focus on rural social work clinical practice. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and service that supports the focus of the Department and the College.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; two years post-MSW experience is required along with eligibility for social work licensure in Indiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are looking for faculty with experience in clinical social work practice; specialized knowledge of field education, substance abuse treatment, or rural practice is beneficial. Experience as a College/University educator in both the classroom and online is preferred.

About Indiana State University

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are located in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 64 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 260+ student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and a University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The College of Health and Human Services, established in 2007, is the second largest college at Indiana State University with fall 2021 enrollment of 1,843 undergraduate, 571 graduate students, and employing 63 full-time faculty and 46 full-time staff. We offer 14 undergraduate majors, 14 undergraduate minors, 10 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral degrees. The college has over 6000 alumni around the nation and the globe, who are making a difference in the health, wellbeing, and social welfare.

The Department of Social Work is growing with rapidly expanding MSW and BSW programs, and six full time faculty serving over 120 undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Summary: Indiana State University is seeking well-qualified and collaborative faculty to join our team in the Department of Social Work. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to be an effective teacher and a contributor to community engagement. Our Department is growing with increasing diversity of students, and we have a special interest in adding faculty who adept at working with first generation students.

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