Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work

Position Title:  Social Work Faculty Position, with primary assignment to the BSW program. 

Position Tracking Number:  F519

School/College:  Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Department: Social Work

Location:  Azusa

About APU:

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description:

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Azusa Pacific University seeks to prepare students for professional social work practice as demonstrated by competence in skill performance with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on engagement with students that integrates high expectations with high support for academic success. Training focuses on a holistic approach to professional development with a goal to prepare effective generalist social work practitioners. 

Announcing a nine-month faculty appointment with primary assignment in the Bachelor of Social Work program, carrying instructional responsibilities. Candidates are expected to teach across the generalist curriculum. Strong social work practice skills and experience in teaching generalist social work practice, human behavior and development preferred. The candidates are expected to share in departmental activities, including student advising, program assessment, and student admissions. As our student body is reflective of the diversity of southern California, the Department seeks to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds, committed to excellence, a team environment, and social justice. Experience in higher education preferred. 

Nine month faculty position in a thriving, urban, CSWE accredited, Bachelor of Social Work program. As faculty, duties include full-time teaching responsibilities, scholarship, and service. Experience in higher education preferred, with familiarity in BSW education strongly desirable. 

Specialization: Strong teaching skills, social work direct practice, human rights and social justice.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach courses across the generalist curriculum.
• Assist in student advising, program assessment and student admissions.
• Participation in the life of and service to the department and greater university community.
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge and expertise to advance the social work profession.
• Work/teach across departments including regional campuses/sites as indicated for role.

Level: Clinical Faculty Appointment, rank based on education and experience.

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred, Master of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program, with minimum two years post MSW practice experience required. LCSW preferred. Candidates must be able to communicate their Christian faith and how they ethically integrate faith in social work scholarship and practice. Strong commitment to BSW education desired. Prior teaching/training experience strongly preferred. Basic computer skills required.

Experience:  Strong teaching skills, experience in direct social work practice and research.

Workload:  Nine month contract, full-time.

Hire Date:  August, 2023

Mental Demands:

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Compensation:

$66,560-$110,160 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information:  

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.