Assistant Professor of Social Work |
| Location: | Dubuque, IA |
| Salary Range: | To be discussed at time of interview |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Full Time, Faculty Benefits |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Social Work |
| Description: | Tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin Fall of 2010. Areas of interest and specialization are open, but the successful candidate must be comfortable teaching a variety of courses including Introduction to Social Welfare, practice and research level courses. This is a generalist position although teaching in the general education circulum is expected. |
| Duties: | COMPENSATION. Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition remission program, membership at Wellness Center and Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking. THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts institution that includes preprofessional and career preparation and dedicated to high academic, ethical and moral standards. The student body consists of approximately 1,600 students, over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the College's Catholic tradition. The college is a wireless, laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich, interdisciplinary science courses for the general education curriculum. THE COMMUNITY. Loras College's 60 acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs, overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities, and in addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry. APPLICATION DEADLINE. Until position is filled. For more information contact, Chairperson, Social Work Search Committee, Nancy Zachar Fett at (563) 588-7029 or nancy.fett@loras.edu. APPLICATION. Must go to: http://loras.iapplicants.com/ to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and curriculum vitae using the UPLOAD resume feature. You will need to combine your documents into one document before uploading. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. Please contact the Loras College HOD office at (563) 588-7110 if you have any questions. AA/EOE. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Please visit http://www.loras.edu/ for additional information about Loras College. |
| Qualifications: | Minimum Masters in Social Work required, Ph.D. degree preferred with at least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience. The ideal candidate will show evidence of successful practice and teaching experience. Must pass a detailed background check. |
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