Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Assistant Professor Of Social Work in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentSocial Work
About MSU Denver
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are rst generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certied institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most rst-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Nearly 80% of MSU Denver students work while going to school and the University is focused on making sure they have the well-rounded educational experience and wraparound services they need to excel. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, followed by career and life success.
MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
About the Department of Social Work
MSU Denver's Department of Social Work prides itself on a richly talented faculty comprised of teacher-scholars who are highly dedicated to support students in growing as social work scholars, practitioners, and leaders in the multitude of settings.
MSU Denver's Department of Social Work's mission is to prepare social workers to engage in skillful, ethical, justice-oriented, and effective practice in their communities. We accomplish this by: Educating and training students to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities, including those who are members of historically excluded populations Building community centered and strategic partnerships with organizations, co-creating relationship-centered learning and working environments to foster growth and collaboration Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics to inform teaching and practice, while adapting to changes in the field and world, drawing from a vast knowledge base informed by multiple perspectives
Position Summary
The Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for one full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position to teach primarily in our BSSW Program.
MSU Denver faculty have expertise in culturally responsive practice that is relationally based. We are actively interrogating and revising our curriculum to reflect anti-oppressive practices while educating our students for the provision of effective social work services with diverse communities in micro, mezzo and macro settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations. We work to actively to engage in anti-racist practices in all aspects of our programming; faculty members are encouraged to actively engage in our aspirations to dismantle systems of oppression. While we seek demonstrated ability and experience teaching social work theory, practice, and/or research related courses, priority will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to MSU Denver's priority of serving underrepresented communities. We seek candidates who can provide leadership in teaching, research, and service related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their rst year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will serve in the areas o departmental need, candidate qualifications and expertise.
Teaching will consist of 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester). Teaching may include online face to face, and hybrid instruction delivery options. The successful candidate will take on lead faculty coordination responsibilities for specific courses and be responsible for updating online and on campus courses including materials, design and course templates within Canvas, the learning management system. Release time from teaching can be given to faculty for significant administrative duties that require time above and beyond service. Advising responsibilities include a designated load of students and providing professional advising for students in the program.
A Scholarly Agenda is expected and supported, and production of quality scholarship is required for promotion and tenure.
Service work is required for promotion and tenure, including work on Departmental, College and/or University committees as well as active service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.
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Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.