Social Work, Assistant Professor (AA24211)
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Allied Health & Nursing, College of
Unit: Social Work209, IFO
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Condition: Probationary
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:Review of applications willbegin on April 18, 2024 and continue until the position has beenfilled.
POSITION:Tenure-Track (Probationary*)
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Salary Maximum:
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 209, IFO
Job Description:
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Social Workis seeking a faculty member who will bring their expertise inclinical mental health practice and administration, clinicalsupervision, and anti-oppressive/diversity-affirming social workpractice to our advanced generalist MSW Program and Center forRural Behavioral Health Clinic. This position will have 0.5FTE inthe MSW Program and 0.5 FTE in the Clinic providing supervision andoversight of MSW students. The position is principally assigned tothe MSW Program. Our Advanced Generalist MSW Program is year-round,Friday/Saturday, with courses offered through blended delivery; 60percent on-campus and 40 percent on-line.
- A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up totwenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
- The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas asassigned and qualified.
- May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid,and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or atthe university's additional locations, as assigned.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues incurriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct researchproductively and mentor students in research, help createinnovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, andcompletion, and may be expected to develop external grant fundingopportunities.
- All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly orcreative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study,in contributing to student growth and development, and in providingservice to the university and community (See Article 22 andAppendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).
- This position will supervise/advise graduate students.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teachinggraduate courses in generalist and advanced generalist social workpractice commensurate with their areas of expertise.
- .05 FTE working at the Clinic supervising and overseeing MSWpracticum students. Responsibilities will include developingpracticum learning opportunities at the generalist and specialistyear MSW levels, with an emphasis on clinical mental health;contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation ofinterdisciplinary education/training for students and staff;contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation ofprogramming policies and procedures that supports the mission ofthe Clinic; and provide clinical and non-clinical licensingsupervision to licensed clinical trainees within the scope oflicensure.
Required Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work degree from an accredited social workprogram. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time ofapplication.)
- Licensed to practice social work in Minnesota or licenseeligible.
- Minimum of three (3) years practicing as a licensed independentclinical social worker.
- Minimum of one (1) year providing clinical supervision.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising students infield education at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
- Demonstrated teaching experience (includes professionaldevelopment instruction and/or in-service training).
- Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply anequity lens to this position including social justice and/oranti-racism.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/orpresentation skills.
- Doctorate in social work or related field. (Conferred on anofficial transcript at the time of application.)
- Experience working in an integrated health setting.
- Teaching and advising experience at the undergraduate orgraduate level, preferably in social work and at the graduatelevel.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain a scholarshipagenda.
- Experience in or knowledge of rural and small community socialwork practice.
Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to,participating and completing all required safety trainings, as wellas performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriatetools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy#1422, and University policies elating to flexible work, thisposition is eligible for the following work modes:
- Exclusively On Campus: A position that requires the employee toperform all their work at their campus work location.
About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL SPECIFICINFORMATION:The MSW Program at Minnesota State University, Mankatohas been accredited since 2010, with reaffirmation in 2028. TheBSSW Program has been accredited since 1974. Each year, the MSWProgram Graduates 24 to 34 students and the BSSW Program graduated65 to 70 majors. The Department of Social Work consists of 14full-time faculty and staff, supported by an administrativeassistant and 7 to 8 graduate assistants. The MSW Program has anadvanced generalist specialization, with an emphasis on rural andsmall community practice. The MSW Program supports a Title IV-EChild Welfare Program and Health Resources and ServicesAdministration (HRSA) Behavioral Health Initiative WorkforceTraining Grant funded through the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services. Additional information about the MSW Program can befound at https://ahn.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/social-work/master-of-social-work/and the Department of Social Work at https://ahn.mnsu.edu/academic-programs/social-work/
University Demographics Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system.Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030,which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race andethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic locationby the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college anduniversity and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans tocreate a better future for themselves, for their families, and fortheir communities. The focus of the work includes:· Enhancingaccess and student success.· Providing Minnesota with the talent itneeds.· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions andinstitutions, creating an intentional statewide culture ofequity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practiceembedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan islinked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.htmlMinnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broadthemes as our basis for discussion in developing our nextcomprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students andManaging Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering anExceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being,and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. Weseek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally andacademically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstratedcommitment to creating an inclusive learning and workingenvironment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, isstudent-centered and focuses on applied research that expandsknowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, andnation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato is now the second largest university inMinnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-worldthinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state,region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community ofnearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin citiesof Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the landand the tribal nations upon this land whose work is beingaccomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We alsotake the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn inthe homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames ourname—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University isan applied research institution, with more than 200 academicprograms, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The Universityis a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edgeinformation technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. TheUniversity has additional locations and a growing number of on-lineprograms to accelerate educational access and opportunity. Theselocations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the ironrange region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position,please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/A complete online application will include the followingattachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by thesearch committee.
- Cover Letter
- Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for three (3) references
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
- A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement definingdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your viewsand actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of socialjustice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability andculture. How would your views and prior actions regardingdiversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato’s goals?
- A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
- A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarlyinterests
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons, MSW Program Director / Dr. TiffanyBreckenridge
Social Work
358 Trafton Science Center North
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Phone: 507-389-6504
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:nancy.fitzsimons@mnsu.edu /tiffany.breckenridge.2@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collectivebargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which canbe found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet SafetyProgram, employees driving on college/university business who use arental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’svehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Recordscheck.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and FireSafety Report is available for your review. This report is requiredby federal law and contains policy statements and crime statisticsfor the University. The policy statements address the school’spolicies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security.Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types ofcrimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in otherUniversity affiliated locations. This report is available onlineat: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ Youmay also request a paper copy from University Security at507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu
Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits availableto eligible employees of Minnesota State University.
Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specificsof that plan.
Posting Number: M420M
Re-posting: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 03/29/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2691
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standingcommitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture andenrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities,veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must belegally able to accept work in the United States. Requests forreasonable accommodation of a disability during the applicationand/or interview process should be made to the Office of HumanResources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). ThisVacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request.Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equalopportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota StateColleges and Universities System.jeid-dc19deb1a9d0c64c8a4fd331ae865143
