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Stephen F. Austin State University ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR - Social Work in Nacogdoches, Texas
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Job Title ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR or PROFESSOR - Social Work
Classification Title
Rank
Tenure Information Tenure Track
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Job Description
This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.
Essential Job Functions
Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits ( TLC ) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
Provides services to the university and the profession.
Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
Non-Essential Job Functions
May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Associate Professor:
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Skill in effectively teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Skill in conducting recognized research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Professor:
Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
Skill in effectively teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Skill in conducting distinguished research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Physical Demands
Required Education
Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required.
Required Experience and Training
Associate Professor:
The rank of Associate Professor is held by an individual with a proven record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities. The individual must demonstrate excellence in teaching and excellence in either research/scholarly/creative accomplishments or in service. An individual should have held the rank of Assistant Professor for at least three years.
Professor:
The rank of Professor is held by an individual who has a sustained record of research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, effective teaching, and service to the academic and general communities and whose contributions to the profession or field are substantial and are recognized beyond the campus. The individual must demonstrate excellence in all appropriate categories: teaching, research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service. An individual should have held the rank of Associate Professor for at least three years.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions for Eligibility
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.
Other Specifications
Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, invites applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the School of Social Work beginning August 2025.
The school is conducting a dual search to add in-person/on campus faculty who can support the quickly growing new Doctorate in Social Work. New faculty will be expected to work with students and community members to grow the level of research in the school while also continuing the longstanding tradition of successful rural community engagement. The school serves a mix of rural, urban, and international students who come from a range of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, including historically underrepresented populations. Candidates should demonstrate how their teaching, mentoring, research, and/or service engages underserved communities.
This is an open rank position for candidates with sufficient experience to be hired as an Associate or full Professor of Social Work. It is expected that this position will primarily serve the new DSW program, but applicants should also be able to contribute to the MSW or BSW programs as assigned. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses, mentor and supervise graduate students, and conduct research in their area of expertise. The candidate must be familiar with CSWE accreditation standards and social work licensure requirements, including competency-based education principles related to implicit and explicit bias, to support the accreditation processes. The candidate should already demonstrate teaching excellence and a robust scholarly research agenda. They should especially show a level of service and leadership experience that will benefit the future of the DSW program.
A Ph.D. in Social Work is required at the time of appointment. Standard teaching load for this position is 3/3, with new hires receiving a reduced 2/2 course assignment during their first year. Additional reduction in teaching loads might be possible through reassignments for scholarly engagement or service. The college will provide a competitive salary as well as startup, moving, and ongoing professional development funds for travel and research.
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Required Background Check Yes
Salary Information Commensurate with Experience
Benefit and Retirement Eligibility
This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2024-056
Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 01/23/2025
Review Start Date 03/01/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12455
Contact Information
Department Social Work
Contact Name Emmerentie Oliphant
Contact Phone (936)468-5105
Contact Email oliphante@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you currently have, or will you have by date of appointment, a terminal degree in the field in which you will be teaching?
Yes
No
- Please list the fields of your terminal and undergraduate degrees.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Transcript(s)
Teaching Philosophy
Research Philosophy
Leadership Philosophy
List of References
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Optional Documents
Other Document