SSW Search for Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor
Situated within the College of Health Professions and Social Work, the School of Social Work has 27 full-time faculty members, over 860 students, and offers BSW and MSW degrees. The School is dedicated to effecting societal transformations that will eliminate social, political, and economic injustices for poor and oppressed populations and advance the quality of life for all through research, education, and service.
The School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in Fall 2012. The position will be located in Philadelphia—a city known for its arts and culture. The School seeks applicants who have demonstrated capacity for excellent teaching and for high-impact research and scholarship in areas of specialization related to social work and the School’s social justice mission. Individuals with a program of research related to intervention and services at the family and community levels, aging, community organization and development, program/agency management, social policy, multicultural proficiency, and international social work are particularly encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in social work, a doctorate in social work or a related field and current research funding or a demonstrated capacity to secure external funding for research. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Temple University is the 28th largest school of higher education in the United States, with over 37,000 students. Temple’s main campus is located in North Philadelphia, and satellite campuses reach across the state of Pennsylvania. The University possesses a mission of research, teaching, and service to enhance the city, region, nation, and global communities. The University offers 300 academic degree programs, including 121 master’s programs and 56 doctoral programs. Temple has one of the most diverse student populations in the nation.
In keeping with Temple University's commitment to building a culturally diverse community, nominations of and applications from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged. Temple University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Applicants should send a cover letter detailing demonstrated capacity for impact in teaching and research, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to the chair of the search committee:
Karin M. Eyrich-Garg, PhD, MPE, LCSW
Temple University School of Social Work
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Ritter Annex, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
EMAIL: kgarg@temple.edu