Position title Assistant Professor of Social Work Instruction
Classification title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility
Department Sociology & Social Work
The Hope College Department of Sociology and Social Work invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work position beginning in July 2024. The CSWE -accredited social work program seeks candidates who will serve as Field Director, responsible for the educational and administrative leadership of field education in the Hope College Social Work program.
Job Description
Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with area field placement sites (social service organizations, schools, etc.); assigning, coordinating, and supervising senior social work field placements; training field instructors; conducting site visits; updating the program Field Education Manual; ensuring that the field education program remains in compliance with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards; teaching two courses (Field Seminar and one additional social work course) per semester; participating in program and department activities; and other duties as assigned.
Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Assistant
General qualifications include a current LMSW license in the State of Michigan, with clinical and/or macro designation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, strong communication and organization skills, and experience in administrative and/or supervisory roles. Previous teaching experience is desired but not required.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE -accredited program, current LMSW licensure in the State of Michigan, and at least 5 years of full time, post- MSW practice experience.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-078FR
Job Posting Open Date 02/09/2024
Job Posting Close Date 03/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship? No
Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae/Resume
A statement describing how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors
Teaching Statement
Unofficial Transcripts
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/3182
Feb 20, 2024
Full time
Position title Assistant Professor of Social Work Instruction
Classification title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility
Department Sociology & Social Work
The Hope College Department of Sociology and Social Work invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work position beginning in July 2024. The CSWE -accredited social work program seeks candidates who will serve as Field Director, responsible for the educational and administrative leadership of field education in the Hope College Social Work program.
Job Description
Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with area field placement sites (social service organizations, schools, etc.); assigning, coordinating, and supervising senior social work field placements; training field instructors; conducting site visits; updating the program Field Education Manual; ensuring that the field education program remains in compliance with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards; teaching two courses (Field Seminar and one additional social work course) per semester; participating in program and department activities; and other duties as assigned.
Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Assistant
General qualifications include a current LMSW license in the State of Michigan, with clinical and/or macro designation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, strong communication and organization skills, and experience in administrative and/or supervisory roles. Previous teaching experience is desired but not required.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE -accredited program, current LMSW licensure in the State of Michigan, and at least 5 years of full time, post- MSW practice experience.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-078FR
Job Posting Open Date 02/09/2024
Job Posting Close Date 03/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship? No
Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae/Resume
A statement describing how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors
Teaching Statement
Unofficial Transcripts
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/3182
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Full-Time
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure eligible position (#998075) at the rank of Assistant Professor for Fall 2022, with a primary specialty area related to health disparities, health equity, and/or the social determinants of health. The ideal candidate’s teaching and/or research scholarship will focus on health in Latinx and/or other underrepresented communities experiencing systemic health disparities in the United States. Candidates must have an interest and/or ability to teach classes across the curriculum including courses such as Introduction to Sociology , Health & Lifestyles , and Medical Sociology , with the potential for developing other courses related to their specialty area that could expand our Sociology of Health offerings. Secondary research and/or teaching focus is open, though an emphasis on racial/ethnic inequality or disability studies is preferred.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
Teaching three courses per semester, including the potential for interdisciplinary teaching opportunities contributing toward Latinx Studies, the Tilford Diversity Certificate, the Women’s Studies Program, and/or the Aging Studies Program.
Engaging in on-going social scientific research scholarship leading to publication, with the potential for generating external grant-funding over time. Opportunities exist for collaboration with current faculty members as well as potential involvement with the WSU Institute for Health Equity Advances: Education, Research, and Technology.
Contributing service to the department, college, university, and the profession or community, including activities related to recruitment and retention of students.
A start-up package (contingent on funding) may be available over the first-three years to aid the candidate in pursuing their program of research.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Sociology or closely related field by time of appointment.
Evidence of or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. (Modes of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, remote, or any combination thereof).
Strong methodological skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research designs).
Demonstration of scholarly potential or a record of publication and/or external grant funding.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in an urban-serving environment.
Ability to mentor student scholarship by supervising undergraduate and graduate student research and applied projects.
Ability to contribute to core coursework (such as research methods, statistics, and/or theory) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Applicants should submit:
A brief letter of interest discussing qualifications for the position
CV
Teaching Statement/Philosophy, with evidence of teaching effectiveness if available
Research Statement, with sample(s) of scholarly writing
Diversity Statement
Names, phone number, and email addresses of three professional references. (References will be notified and asked to upload recommendation letters to the system).
All materials must be submitted using Wichita State University’s People Admin online employment site ( http://jobs.wichita.edu ) and complete packets must be submitted for full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled, however, the priority deadline for completed applications is December 1, 2021.
Conditions of Employment:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of an official transcript from the doctoral granting institution indicating successful completion of doctoral degree by time of employment as well as the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by the Kansas Board of Regents policy.
About Wichita State University:
Wichita State University is a metropolitan university located on a beautiful 330-acre main campus within the urban environment of Wichita, Kansas. WSU serves more than 15,000 students and is distinctive for opening career pathways through an emphasis on applied learning and research experiences. Located within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Department of Sociology offers both B.A. and M.A. degree programs and contributes heavily to the university’s General Education curriculum. Please visit our home page at wichita.edu/sociology for more information about the Sociology Department.
All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and to help foster an environment rich in diversity of culture, thoughts and experience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower a diverse student population. Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Oct 08, 2021
Full time
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Full-Time
The Department of Sociology invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure eligible position (#998075) at the rank of Assistant Professor for Fall 2022, with a primary specialty area related to health disparities, health equity, and/or the social determinants of health. The ideal candidate’s teaching and/or research scholarship will focus on health in Latinx and/or other underrepresented communities experiencing systemic health disparities in the United States. Candidates must have an interest and/or ability to teach classes across the curriculum including courses such as Introduction to Sociology , Health & Lifestyles , and Medical Sociology , with the potential for developing other courses related to their specialty area that could expand our Sociology of Health offerings. Secondary research and/or teaching focus is open, though an emphasis on racial/ethnic inequality or disability studies is preferred.
Primary Responsibilities will include:
Teaching three courses per semester, including the potential for interdisciplinary teaching opportunities contributing toward Latinx Studies, the Tilford Diversity Certificate, the Women’s Studies Program, and/or the Aging Studies Program.
Engaging in on-going social scientific research scholarship leading to publication, with the potential for generating external grant-funding over time. Opportunities exist for collaboration with current faculty members as well as potential involvement with the WSU Institute for Health Equity Advances: Education, Research, and Technology.
Contributing service to the department, college, university, and the profession or community, including activities related to recruitment and retention of students.
A start-up package (contingent on funding) may be available over the first-three years to aid the candidate in pursuing their program of research.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Sociology or closely related field by time of appointment.
Evidence of or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. (Modes of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, remote, or any combination thereof).
Strong methodological skills (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research designs).
Demonstration of scholarly potential or a record of publication and/or external grant funding.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in an urban-serving environment.
Ability to mentor student scholarship by supervising undergraduate and graduate student research and applied projects.
Ability to contribute to core coursework (such as research methods, statistics, and/or theory) at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Applicants should submit:
A brief letter of interest discussing qualifications for the position
CV
Teaching Statement/Philosophy, with evidence of teaching effectiveness if available
Research Statement, with sample(s) of scholarly writing
Diversity Statement
Names, phone number, and email addresses of three professional references. (References will be notified and asked to upload recommendation letters to the system).
All materials must be submitted using Wichita State University’s People Admin online employment site ( http://jobs.wichita.edu ) and complete packets must be submitted for full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled, however, the priority deadline for completed applications is December 1, 2021.
Conditions of Employment:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of an official transcript from the doctoral granting institution indicating successful completion of doctoral degree by time of employment as well as the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by the Kansas Board of Regents policy.
About Wichita State University:
Wichita State University is a metropolitan university located on a beautiful 330-acre main campus within the urban environment of Wichita, Kansas. WSU serves more than 15,000 students and is distinctive for opening career pathways through an emphasis on applied learning and research experiences. Located within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Department of Sociology offers both B.A. and M.A. degree programs and contributes heavily to the university’s General Education curriculum. Please visit our home page at wichita.edu/sociology for more information about the Sociology Department.
All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and to help foster an environment rich in diversity of culture, thoughts and experience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower a diverse student population. Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in cultural anthropology beginning mid-August 2022. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology by the time of appointment with a specialization in medical anthropology. Applicants with expertise in indigenous studies or experience working with indigenous populations are especially encouraged. Geographical area is open. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda from which to mentor students in undergraduate research. Teaching includes introduction to cultural anthropology, qualitative methods, upper division topics courses in area of specialization, rotation in the theory, capstone seminar, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. It has a robust center for international studies and study abroad as well as a Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies (PERCS). To learn more about Elon, please visit our website at www.elon.edu . Applications must be received by November 1, 2021 to be considered. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research, and names of three references to Dr. Mussa Idris, Chair of the Anthropology Search Committee at anthrosearch2021@elon.edu . Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Top candidates will be invited to an on-campus, mask-to-mask interview. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Sep 22, 2021
Full time
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in cultural anthropology beginning mid-August 2022. Applicants must have a PhD in Anthropology by the time of appointment with a specialization in medical anthropology. Applicants with expertise in indigenous studies or experience working with indigenous populations are especially encouraged. Geographical area is open. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda from which to mentor students in undergraduate research. Teaching includes introduction to cultural anthropology, qualitative methods, upper division topics courses in area of specialization, rotation in the theory, capstone seminar, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Elon is a dynamic, private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. It has a robust center for international studies and study abroad as well as a Program for Ethnographic Research and Community Studies (PERCS). To learn more about Elon, please visit our website at www.elon.edu . Applications must be received by November 1, 2021 to be considered. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research, and names of three references to Dr. Mussa Idris, Chair of the Anthropology Search Committee at anthrosearch2021@elon.edu . Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Top candidates will be invited to an on-campus, mask-to-mask interview. Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications: A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research.
Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions: Applications are accepted. Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:
a cover letter
curriculum vitae
a description of current research
a statement of teaching experience and approach to teaching
a statement describing your fit with the mission of the College (https://hope.edu/about/mission) and our Christian Aspirations (https://hope.edu/about/christian.html). Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Submit all materials electronically to www.hope.edu/employment/faculty, but direct questions to Professor Llena Chavis, Search Committee Chair at chavis@hope.edu. For full consideration, applicants should submit their completed applications by Sept. 15, 2021. Application review begins on September 16, 2020, continuing until the position is filled. For more information about Hope College or the Social Work program, please visit https://hope.edu/academics/sociology-social-work/.
About Hope College:
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-educational and residential education to more than 3,050 students from 37 states and territories and 30 countries. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for its invitational ecumenical Christian atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope's beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and fewer than seven miles from Lake Michigan.
At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor students to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing educational experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives.
Hope College is financially sound, with an endowment of over $200 million and no deferred maintenance, and over $140 million invested in the construction of new facilities during the past 12 years. Since 2015, the college has completed four new buildings – the Kruizenga Art Museum (2015), the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts (2015), the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center (2017), and the van Andel Huys der Hope home for the college's Campus Ministries programs (2019).
In 2015, Hope College launched its 10-year strategic plan, Hope for the World: 2025, which consists of six goals, focused on: academics; Christian formation; global engagement; community; reputation and influence; and value. Developed by the campus community, the strategic plan supports the college's mission, "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith."
Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational. Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths -- and no faith -- are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. During the 2019-20 academic year, 18 percent of the student body identified as a race other than white. On Hope's campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. Twenty-four percent of Hope's tenure-track faculty are from underrepresented groups, coming from both the U.S. and abroad.
ABOUT HOLLAND
Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 -- 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus -- home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer's market -- as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the "Best Beach Towns to Live In" (WalletHub, 2018), "Prettiest Towns" (Architectural Digest, 2018) and "Best Cities for Global Trade" (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 "Best Small City to Start a Business" (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the "America in Bloom" competition, including awards for "Environmental Efforts" and "Coolest Downtown." The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city's population. The Latino community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses and life in Holland, visit the city's "Live in Holland Michigan" website.
Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Jul 21, 2021
Full time
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications: A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research.
Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions: Applications are accepted. Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:
a cover letter
curriculum vitae
a description of current research
a statement of teaching experience and approach to teaching
a statement describing your fit with the mission of the College (https://hope.edu/about/mission) and our Christian Aspirations (https://hope.edu/about/christian.html). Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Submit all materials electronically to www.hope.edu/employment/faculty, but direct questions to Professor Llena Chavis, Search Committee Chair at chavis@hope.edu. For full consideration, applicants should submit their completed applications by Sept. 15, 2021. Application review begins on September 16, 2020, continuing until the position is filled. For more information about Hope College or the Social Work program, please visit https://hope.edu/academics/sociology-social-work/.
About Hope College:
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-educational and residential education to more than 3,050 students from 37 states and territories and 30 countries. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for its invitational ecumenical Christian atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope's beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and fewer than seven miles from Lake Michigan.
At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor students to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing educational experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives.
Hope College is financially sound, with an endowment of over $200 million and no deferred maintenance, and over $140 million invested in the construction of new facilities during the past 12 years. Since 2015, the college has completed four new buildings – the Kruizenga Art Museum (2015), the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts (2015), the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center (2017), and the van Andel Huys der Hope home for the college's Campus Ministries programs (2019).
In 2015, Hope College launched its 10-year strategic plan, Hope for the World: 2025, which consists of six goals, focused on: academics; Christian formation; global engagement; community; reputation and influence; and value. Developed by the campus community, the strategic plan supports the college's mission, "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith."
Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational. Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths -- and no faith -- are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. During the 2019-20 academic year, 18 percent of the student body identified as a race other than white. On Hope's campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. Twenty-four percent of Hope's tenure-track faculty are from underrepresented groups, coming from both the U.S. and abroad.
ABOUT HOLLAND
Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 -- 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus -- home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer's market -- as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the "Best Beach Towns to Live In" (WalletHub, 2018), "Prettiest Towns" (Architectural Digest, 2018) and "Best Cities for Global Trade" (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 "Best Small City to Start a Business" (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the "America in Bloom" competition, including awards for "Environmental Efforts" and "Coolest Downtown." The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city's population. The Latino community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses and life in Holland, visit the city's "Live in Holland Michigan" website.
Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Dec 10, 2020
Full time
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Jun 24, 2020
Full time
Hope College invites applicants for a tenure-track social work faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Sociology and Social Work to begin Fall 2021. The CSWE-accredited Social Work program prepares undergraduate students in generalist social work practice. Being an outstanding teacher is an essential element of this position. We seek specifically a faculty member who shares a strong commitment to the NASW code of ethics and its foundational values of social justice, dignity and worth of all people, self-determination, service, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Position pending final financial approval.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Social Work or related field is required for a tenure-track offer. An MSW/ABD candidate will be put on tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. A Master’s degree in Social Work and an active social work license are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to and ability for excellence in undergraduate teaching and promoting student-faculty research. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.