Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Tue Jul 23 2024 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.

Job 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.

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