Full-Time Tenure Track Position Assistant Professor/Bachelor of Social Work Program

Job Description

University of Indianapolis seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to teach in the BSW program. This is a 9-month position. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student-centered pedagogy, and the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality
curricular content. Applicants should also show alignment with and commitment to the mission of the BSW Program and the broader goals of the University of Indianapolis.
 

Program Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program at the University of Indianapolis is to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics of the social work profession. Graduates are prepared to be competent and ethical generalist practitioners who serve individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
 

BSW graduates work to enhance the quality of life and improve social functioning, with particular attention to oppressed and vulnerable populations. Through direct service, advocacy for social, economic, and environmental justice, and planned social change, graduates promote human rights and
social well-being. The program emphasizes a strong theoretical foundation for practice, grounded in ecological and strengths-based perspectives.
 

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
 

• A minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience
   

• Demonstrated evidence of effective post-secondary teaching and service
   

  Education:
   

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution. A Ph.D. or DSW degree is preferred and will consider ABD status.
   

  Licenses/Certifications/Credentials: 

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (eligibility in IN is preferred)

   

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   

• Teach a variety of undergraduate BSW courses
   
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
   
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment
   
• Engage in scholarly activity consistent with tenure-track expectations
   
• Participate in service to the department, school, university, and profession
   
• Attend and actively participate in faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and other required meetings and events
   
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and work within a team-based environment.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned
   
• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
   
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
   
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
   
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
   
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
   
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.
   
• Broad and diverse knowledge of the social work profession
   
• Strong oral and written communication skills
   
• Ability to engage and work effectively with diverse populations
   
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff or faculty member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.