Baylor University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor to start July 1, 2025. Details for this position can be found at https://apply.interfolio.com/149752.

Position Description

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University is actively recruiting a new faculty member at the? Clinical Assistant Professor rank.

This position will focus primarily on teaching and skill development for social work students. Candidates must possess a strong background in direct practice with clients and be interested in teaching courses related to social work students' foundational and generalist practice preparation.

Additionally, a background in health-related settings is preferred. However, candidates with practice experience and expertise in various settings are encouraged to apply.  

Salary is commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a philosophy compatible with the University's mission: "to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community."

Responsibilities: 

Primary responsibilities include teaching and providing service to the university, the faculty member's professional field, and the community. With the position's primary focus on teaching, the standard expectation is to teach 12 hours per semester. Online courses may also be a part of the teaching load.

Though teaching is the primary focus for this position, research and/or administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed based on experience, with the potential for course release time depending on assigned duties. The areas of responsibility will vary according to the faculty member's specialty area and specific assignment. Clinical faculty also have opportunities for promotion in rank (i.e., assistant, associate, full).

Application Instructions

The review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after December 20, 2024, will be considered.

To apply, please submit through Interfolio the following:

1. A cover letter
2. An updated curriculum vitae
3. Transcripts of degree-awarding colleges and/or universities
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; however, official transcripts are required for hire.

All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. 

To learn more about the position, you may email the position search chair, Whitney Luce, at Whitney_Luce@baylor.edu. 

With a main campus located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor University is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor University is a private, not-for-profit university governed by a predominantly Baptist Board of Regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. Baylor University is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches, and is an associate member of the Baptist World Alliance. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempt from compliance with select provisions of certain civil rights laws, and Baylor University is also exempt from prohibitions against discrimination based on religion. As such, the University prescribes standards of personal conduct that are consistent with its religious mission and values and lawfully considers a person's religion in the employment context. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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Qualifications

Qualifications for this position:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is required.
• D. in Social Work or a relevant doctorate in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct practice experience in a social work role is required.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in the profession of social work is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a dynamic educational environment is expected.

About Baylor University-Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.

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