Faculty Positions, Assistant Professor, Open Rank (Associate or Full) - Social Work
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: CCPA - Social Work
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 23, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 3550, 5515, 5516, 5517, 13550, 13551, 13552
Position ID:: 179062

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Binghamton University, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation, is seeking tenure track faculty members (at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full, with possibility of leadership negotiable), to be part of its growing Department of Social Work, which includes both an MSW (a long-standing brick and mortar program and a new exclusively online program) and growing BSW program. Binghamton University is a world-class institution with more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs led by researchers respected around the world. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also draws on New York State's considerable diversity and includes students with a wide range of life experiences including first-generation college students to international students. Beyond their talent, these students share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

The Department of Social Work is part of Binghamton University's College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). CCPA is composed of five departments: Human Development, Public Administration, Social Work, Student Affairs Administration, and Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership, as well as an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Community Research and Action, all of which prepare students for community-building professions. CCPA is located in the heart of the city of Binghamton, in close proximity to local agencies with which faculty frequently partner.

Diversity and Inclusion: Binghamton University believes in and supports diversity and inclusion as integral to academic excellence. We actively seek applications from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, sexual minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and women.

Requirements:

The successful candidates will join a dynamic, creative team of cutting-edge scholars and educators, who are committed to preparing students for multi-level social work practice grounded in social justice principles. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses across programs (BSW, MSW, MSW online) in generalist and advanced generalist social work. The typical teaching load is two courses per semester. This position also carries the additional expectations of service, as well as a demonstrated commitment to an active research agenda. We encourage applications from candidates of all specializations and areas of study, including faculty whose research and teaching strategies reflect antiracist, anti-oppressive approaches. Ideal candidates for this position are invested in fostering inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning, have experiences teaching online, and/or have experience or familiarity with CSWE accreditation or reaffirmation processes.

Required:

Doctoral degree or anticipate having on conferred by August 2025.

Preferred:

• MSW degree from a CSWE-Accredited Institution
• PhD in social work or social welfare
• Two years post MSW full-time social work experience
• Experience teaching and/or developing asynchronous courses online?
• Scholarly research and teaching that incorporates a social justice focus
• Knowledge of or experience with anti-oppressive practices
• Secured external funding
• Experience with CSWE accreditation or reaffirmation

All successful candidates must have a clear research trajectory and be able to demonstrate a commitment to a high-quality research agenda that is commensurate with rank.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply using Interview Exchange http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=179062. Interested persons should submit the following to the link above:

• a personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• the names and contact information for three professional references

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The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers and is a tobacco-free campus.