Position Information
Vacancy Number: F-00203
Position Title: Lecturer in Social Work
Classification Title: Faculty
Department: Sociology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have earned at least a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-approved program. Additionally, at least two years of post-degree practice is required. Preference will be given to those applicants with a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW.
Job Open Date: 04/04/2019
Job Close Date:
Quick Link http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3688
Faculty Specific
School: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Contract Type: Nine (9) Months
Tenure Track: No
Salary Band: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time lecturer position starting August 2019. This is a one-year (nine-month), renewable appointment. Responsibilities will include teaching core social work and area of specialization courses that are appropriate to the needs of the department, and maintaining office hours. In addition, the department chair may designate other duties. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Summer teaching for additional compensation is possible.
Successful candidates must have earned at least a Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-approved program. Additionally, at least two years of post-degree practice is required. Preference will be given to those applicants with a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW. Area of specialization is open, although the department would welcome a specialty in social justice.
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work includes seven tenure-track faculty. We currently offer a pre-Social Work cooperative program with Alabama State University, Auburn University, and the University of Montevallo and are in the approval and accreditation process for a Bachelors in Social Work. We offer a minor in Global Child Advocacy Studies and a Substance Abuse Certificate Program.
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team.
How to Apply:
Visit http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3688 and complete an online application. Completed applications will include a cover letter indicating qualifications, current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a teaching philosophy, a list of references, and graduate transcript(s). Three confidential letters of reference must be sent by email to kpyszka@aum.edu or by mail to:
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Auburn University at Montgomery
PO Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by May 1, 2019. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right to stop reviewing applications once interviewing has begun.
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
About the University/College
Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
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Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the safety and security of our campus community is a top priority. All employees at AUM are considered to be Responsible Employees and have the duty to immediately report information that has the potential to adversely impact safety or wellness on our campus.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Reference Sheet
- Transcript(s)
- Additional Transcript(s)
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