Current Openings

The School of Social Work is committed to a University-wide initiative that aims to enhance antiracism, diversity, equity, and create an inclusive climate. We seek a diverse pool of outstanding applicants who will contribute to the School’s antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion agenda. Faculty members of the University of Michigan School of Social Work strive to be leaders in scholarship, education, and service for socially just communities in Michigan, the United States, and across the world. They respond to social challenges in this highly politicized and technologized world by supporting scholarly and academic excellence; equity in education, health and social services; and opportunities for the growth and development of individuals, families, communities, and society. Michigan faculty members draw on scientific and critical theories that support the understanding of social challenges and then work to develop translational solutions to these challenges. We seek new faculty members whose interests and commitments fit this philosophy of the School. For more information about the University’s diversity initiative please visit the School of Social Work Diversity, Equity & Inclusion webpage. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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• Director of Field Education
• Clinical Faculty

Director of Field Education

The SSW seeks to appoint a clinical faculty member (at the assistant, associate, or full professor level) to serve as the Director of Field Education. This position oversees field education curriculum and operations for both the residential and online MSW programs. Knowledge of academic and social work practice environments and ability to bridge and communicate the interests of both communities is necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

• Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the field education component of the MSW curriculum, including practicum site development and monitoring, field instructor training, and student experiential learning activities to assure excellence and quality.
• Directly supervise Assistant Director of Field Education and Field Faculty, holding regular team meetings to plan and monitor field program direction, priorities, and division of responsibility
• Represent the SSW, university and the field education program to community partners and other professional groups at the local, regional, and national level.
• Work closely with the MSW Program Director, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, and the Director of Office of Student Services to address student challenges and support needs.
• Assist/support individual Field Faculty, students, field instructors, and field sites to address challenges that may present during the field education process.
• Promote and maintain collaborative partnerships between human services agencies and the SSW
• Identify new and emerging areas for student training and develop appropriate placement opportunities to match these emerging areas
• Initiate and participate in preparation of grant proposals and other initiatives to enhance opportunities for student field stipends
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership team of SSW
• Engage in other committee and service responsibilities as identified by the Dean and the Associate for Educational Programs.
• Plan, organize, publicize, and implement sessions to inform students, field instructors and field liaisons of field education policies and requirements, issues in student supervision, current trends and issues in social work and their impact on field education, the social work curriculum, research and other developments in the School
• Teach two 3-credit courses per academic year
• Work in collaboration with faculty to develop, interpret, implement, and monitor field curriculum, policies, and procedures
• Counsel and advise students on issues related to field instruction and career opportunities
• Work with faculty liaisons to manage field-related problems, engage in effective dispute resolution, negotiation, handling of confidential and other sensitive information

Department Qualifications

• Skills in leadership, team-building, program and organizational development, faculty/staff supervision, policy analysis and development
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to diversity, equity inclusion and anti-racism practices
• Demonstrated experience in formal course teaching, mentoring, and advising at the graduate student level
• Skills and knowledge of academic and social work practice environments and ability to bridge and communicate the interests of both communities
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to interprofessional and experiential education and innovation
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with a wide range of people and organizations
• Superior judgment, high level of professionalism, and exceptional problem-resolution, time management, interpersonal and community relations skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and tact
• Demonstrated ability in resource development through grant-writing and inter-organizational collaboration
• Ability to be flexible, work well under pressure, high work volume, and multiple time demands
• Must have the ability to be resourceful and creative in developing and maintaining social work field placement opportunities and experiential education content, while adhering to relevant standards and educational policies of the School, university, and the Council on Social Work Education
• Skill in management of administrative data and instructional technology
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and scholarly publication is preferred
• An MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program is required
• Candidates must be eligible for social work licensure in Michigan, with a minimum of 5 years of post-MSW practice experience, administrative experience, or a combination
• A minimum of two years experience in providing field education, as faculty or field instructor, is required

How to Apply

Candidates visit the online application to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Teaching statement (up to 2 pages) highlighting teaching and mentoring philosophies, and experience in developing courses

• A Diversity statement (up to 2 pages) reflecting the candidate’s commitment to the School’s goal of establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment; please refer to this site for additional resources.

• Three writing samples

  • Writing examples may include published works, media works, syllabi or detailed schedules for courses and workshops, case examples, and opinion pieces. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.

• The application will also collect information about your current employer, degree information, credentials, and full names and email addresses for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

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Clinical Faculty

Overview

The School of Social Work is committed to a University-wide initiative that aims to enhance diversity and equity, and create an inclusive climate.  We seek a diverse pool of outstanding applicants who will contribute to the School’s diversity, equity and inclusion agenda to join this important university-wide effort. Faculty members of the University of Michigan School of Social Work strive to be leaders in scholarship, education, and service for socially just communities in Michigan, in the United States, and across the world. We respond to social challenges in this highly politicized and technologized world by supporting scholarly and academic excellence, equity in education, health and social services, and opportunities for the growth and development of individuals, families, communities, and society.  Our contributions to social work scholarship build on values that emphasize the strengths and the interaction between the individual and the larger social and physical environment. Our faculty members draw on scientific theories that support a fuller understanding of social challenges and then work to develop translational solutions to these challenges.  We seek new faculty members whose interests and commitments fit this philosophy of the School. For more information about the University’s diversity initiative please visit http://ssw.umich.edu/about/ssw-advantage/diversity.

Job Summary

The School of Social Work at the University of Michigan invites applicants for one clinical faculty position (untenured but open rank). Ideal candidates would have the capacity to offer courses in both the MSW program and the undergraduate minor in Community Action and Social Change. Experience developing and teaching courses in both residential and online formats is preferred. Priority will be given to candidates whose areas of expertise would align with the School’s management and leadership curriculum. These candidates would design and teach courses focused on policy implementation, fund development, talent and human resource management, program and project management, and evaluation methods.

Clinical faculty members will join the teams of social work faculty in the areas of their specialization to develop curriculum and new programming, engage in exemplary teaching, develop and engage with a network of practitioners in their area of specialization, and collaborate in the identification and supervision of student field placements and related activities.

The successful candidate will have a record of practice experience, as well as experience in teaching and graduate student supervision.  While research experience is welcome, the primary foci for the clinical positions are teaching, student supervision, and educational program development. Clinical faculty positions are renewable appointments of five-year terms.

Desired Qualifications

The MSW degree is required; a doctoral degree is preferred. Candidates must be eligible for social work licensure in Michigan, with a minimum of 2 years of post-MSW practice experience.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and considered on a rolling basis. For best consideration, applications should be received by March 30.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How to Apply

Candidates visit the online application to submit:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Teaching statement (up to 2 pages) highlighting teaching and mentoring philosophies, and experience in developing courses

• A Diversity statement (up to 2 pages) reflecting the candidate’s commitment to the School’s goal of establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment; please refer to this site for additional resources.

• Three writing samples

  • Writing examples may include published works, media works, syllabi or detailed schedules for courses and workshops, case examples, and opinion pieces. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.

• The application will also collect information about your current employer, degree information, credentials, and full names and email addresses for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Click here to apply