Professor/Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Social Work

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Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Department of Social Work at Albany State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Professor/Associate Professor. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate for this position will serve as Department Chair and share the departments goals of educating students to excel educationally, and to advance the values and tenets of Social Work. The candidate must also be thoroughly familiar with CSWE Board of Accreditation standards and processes. The candidate will teach two graduate courses in Social Work and devote the rest of the time towards executing the administrative responsibilities. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

As the chief administrative and academic officer of the department, the Chair has authority and responsibility for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental, college, and university strategic plans; hiring and evaluation of department personnel, including faculty and staff; and budgeting and resource management. The authority is subject to approval by the Dean and Provost. As a member of the College administration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other units in the College and University and in collaboration with other members of the administration as well as assists in the development and implementation of College initiatives. The responsibilities of the chairperson cover six key areas: (1) Academic Planning, (2) Personnel, (3) Students, (4) Budget, (5) Space and Equipment, and (6) General operations. The Department Chairs are appointed on a rotational basis, and renewal is based upon a review of the administrator evaluations received by the faculty of the unit, with the recommendation of the Dean. Each year, the Department Chair is recommended to the President for reappointment or non-reappointment by the Provost.

In carrying out their function, the Department Chair is responsible for the following:

• Providing visionary leadership for academic programs, faculty, staff, and students that is consistent with the departmental, college, and universitys missions.
• External accreditation and all written reports.
• Leading faculty to prepare and implement the assessment plan/accreditation self-study report of the Department.
• Managing enrollment, recruitment, retention and graduation rates.
• Overseeing curriculum development and revisions for the department.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and maintaining faculty and other personnel.
• Developing and administering a departmental budget to be approved by the Dean and submitted to the Provost.
• Encouraging and monitoring the professional development of each faculty and staff member.
• Evaluating the performance of faculty members within his/her department and making recommendations to the Dean concerning promotion, tenure, dismissal, or non-reappointment.
• Providing a system of academic advising for students in the major programs of study.
• Recommending students for graduation when they have met all program requirements.
• Managing course schedules that serve program and student needs, course registrations, and instructor assignments.
• Encouraging the attendance of faculty at university-sponsored events.
• Calling and presiding over monthly meetings of the department during each academic year and maintaining copies of minutes of these meetings.
• Communicating and administering policies and procedures as adopted by the administration to faculty, staff, and students.
• Encouraging and monitoring faculty proposals for contracts and grants.
• Preparing and submitting annual Department reports and such other reports as may be required by the University.
• Reviewing current offerings and syllabi, textbooks, and other instructional materials.
• Seeing that regular office hours are kept and that administrative responsibilities are carried out.
• Serving on university committees related to academic programs and others as assigned.
• Reviewing student academic appeals and grievances.
• Protecting the confidentiality of certain data entrusted to him/her.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean or the Provost.

As a member of the faculty, the candidate will follow the requirements in the faculty handbook for promotion, tenure, and post-tenure. The successful candidate will adhere to the four-year chair rotation policy of the university.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work, Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) with Licensure in key areas of Social Work, or any related field with practical experience and scholarship within the field of Social Work is required.
• The candidate must show evidence of teaching excellence and research agenda.
• The candidate must be able to apply and integrate technology and other relevant software in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a department chair.
• Experience with CSWE Board of Accreditation standards and processes.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy/Experience.
• Research Interests.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Possess knowledge that is relevant to the field of Social Work and to the core courses typically offered in an undergraduate and graduate Social Work program.
• Experience with experiential learning, especially coordination of internship placement activities is required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as exemplary oral and written communication skills.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with stakeholders, including students, faculty, community leaders and organizations.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
• Respect: We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
• Community: We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
• Teamwork: We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
• Learning: We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• A credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage.
• A motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle.
• A successful pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.