Overview

The Touro University Graduate School of Social Work is seeking candidates for a full-time (10-month appointment), online, Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Work. The successful candidate must have demonstrated capability to teach in multiple modalities including synchronous (Zoom), and asynchronous online formats. Successful candidates will exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, instructional design, and engaged scholarship. Experience should include curriculum development, education best practices, instruction/teaching in social work, student advising, ability to engage students both in and out of the classroom. Ideal candidates will have a defined area of research and scholarship and a social work practice area of expertise. Associate-level candidates are expected to demonstrate a sustained record of publications or contributions to an area of expertise. Demonstrated experience with CSWE Accreditation Standards is a plus. A typical workday will entail teaching, advising, and meetings. Faculty carry a 21-credit workload per academic year, with responsibilities distributed across teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty participate in MSW program activities as needed (orientation, community days, committee meetings, and curriculum development), and will also contribute on departmental and university-wide committees.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching online, asynchronous and synchronous Zoom courses according to workload assignments.
• Service to the Department, University, and Community Research/Scholarship, including publication, social work academic conferences, funded research.
• Academic advising for students in the distance education online program option.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees.
• Participate in program events, such as orientation and graduation.
• Build, strengthen, and support community relations.
• Highly engaged and responsive during stipulated work hours.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Master of Social Work degree and a Doctorate in a related field of study required; a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW degree is preferred. Social work licensure preferred A minimum of 3-5 years of graduate-level, teaching experience required. Experience teaching: HBSE, clinical courses preferred. Evidence of research and scholarly activities. Instructional course design experience. Student advising experience. Experience with clinical simulation technology and artificial intelligence experience a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience with Canvas and electronic learning management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Zoom.

Travel

Instruction will be fully remote. Occasional travel to the Touro NYC campus for meetings and departmental events, subject to institutional needs.

Working Conditions

Extensive use of computers. Extensive time sitting.

Salary

Maximum Salary: USD $120,760.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $96,607.00/Yr.