The ACU School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2013. Applicants must have an MSW and an earned doctorate in social work or related field
(required). Responsibilities include teaching social work courses at both the BSSW and MSSW
levels, pursuing scholarly research, and performing service for the university, profession and community. Applicants should have experience in diverse areas of social work practice, be able to teach across the curriculum, and effectively engage the broader community with which the school partners.
Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
ACU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Nominations of and applications from qualified women and minorities are especially encouraged.
The mission of ACU is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
For all positions, send the "Faculty Employment Application" with: a written document including:
- Philosophy of teaching and learning;
- How faith and learning can be integrated in the courses being taught;
- The role of scholarship and research in the work of a professor; and
- The Christian journey of the applicant and how the Churches of Christ have affected it.
Also, include curriculum vitae; transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work; and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to the respective contact person.