Associate Professor & Director or Professor & Director

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 13, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Associate Professor & Director or Professor & Director
Position Number	940773
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH School of Social Work
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Advertising Department	SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Associate Professor & Director OR Professor & Director
Working Title	Associate Professor & Director OR Professor & Director
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	Overview of the College - Health and Human Performance (HHP) The College of Health and Human Performance ( HHP) is comprised of eight units: The Department of Health Education and Promotion, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Department of Interior Design and Merchandising, Department of Kinesiology, Department of Recreation Sciences, School of Social Work, Air Force ROTC, and Army. We are a community of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners working together to offer transformational educational experiences, impactful scholarship that aims to improve health and quality of life for all, and public service that establishes trust and benefit within our community of constituents. We offer 13 undergraduate degree programs, 8 master's level degree programs, 2 doctoral degree programs, and several other educational credentials (minors, certificates, and microcredentials). Overview of the Unit within the HHP - School of Social Work The School of Social Work was established in 1972 and has offered accredited social work degrees since 1974. It is the second oldest social work program in North Carolina. The School offers a BSW (current enrollment: 252) and MSW (current enrollment: 138) with the latter being one of the largest graduate programs on main campus. The alumni base is over 5,000. Field education is the signature pedagogy in the School of Social Work. On average School students contribute nearly 100,000 hours of field education annually in agencies serving Eastern North Carolina's most vulnerable, for a significant economic impact across 53 counties. The School of Social Work offers two undergraduate minors, Gerontology and Promoting Equity in Health & Human Services, and two graduate certificates, Gerontology and Substance Abuse as well as pathways into child welfare and school social work licensure. The Substance Abuse certificate trains a significant number of the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialists serving clients in Eastern North Carolina, and provides more affordable supervision toward clinical licensure aimed mostly at increasing the number of underutilized groups working as addictions specialists. The School's efforts to enhance its role in interprofessional education at ECU have been considerable and are gaining momentum.
Job Duties	The Director of the School of Social Work has administrative and academic responsibilities for all faculty, staff, and facilities in the School of Social Work and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Performance. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serve as the School representative to the Dean and other Departments within the College, other units and departments within the University, and other agencies, organizations, and institutions. Facilitate the development and attainment of School goals that align with College strategies that aim to achieve the mission and vision priorities conveyed in ECU's strategic plan, Focus Focused, Innovation Driven https://strategicplan.ecu.edu/. Plan, administer, and evaluate the affairs and resources of the School in accordance with the policies and procedures determined by the University, College, and School. Lead and manage faculty, staff, and others to ensure all accreditation/oversight requirements for specialized programs are met and reports are filed correctly and in a timely manner. Serve as the responsible budget officer for the School; exercise budgetary oversight, supervise the handling of funds and articulating budgetary needs. Participate and mentor others in revenue generating activities (fundraising, grants, contracts) Provide workload assignments to faculty and staff and evaluate performance and plan scheduling and other activities accordingly. Manage student, staff, and faculty relations within the School and address/resolve conflict in a productive and fair manner and fosters a culture of care, belonging, and opportunity for all. Provide strategic leadership to the field office in terms of resources and staffing, partner with agencies and other social work colleagues in the field; continue to position the School for accreditation by the CSWE. Teach, conduct research, and provide service to the institution and discipline/field. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	Earned Ph.D. in social work or closely related field or interdisciplinary fields MSW from a CSWE accredited program Evidence of leadership experiences Strong record of research to warrant tenure and appointment at the associate or professor rank. Record of teaching in MSW programs
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Prior academic administrative experience at the university level Two years of post-MSW practice experience Experience with online teaching and learning and distance education programs Experience with rural populations. Service at the national level with CSWE or similar organizations Advanced experience with and/or knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and processes.
Special Instructions to Applicant	Application screening begin October 2024. In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing the position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information. As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following the link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (SW 940773) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. It is expected that this position will begin in July 2025. For further information, please contact: Dr. Michelle Wallen at wallenm@ecu.edu Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	08/01/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	10/01/2024
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/67107
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.