Nominations and applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position to be appointed at the rank of Professor as the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development beginning in Fall 2019. The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) at the University of Denver (DU) seeks to add a colleague whose innovative ideas and research agenda support our mission of advancing social justice and racial equity.

The Graduate School of Social Work is a vibrant community of scholars who are committed to community and public impact. Faculty fields of study include, among others, Indigenous health and wellness, critical race studies, health and mental health, aging, youth development, queer studies, child welfare, housing and homelessness, and dissemination and implementation. GSSW provides an intellectual, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary research and application. As of 2018, GSSW is DU’s highest research expenditure unit at nearly $10 million in annual expenditures. GSSW is home to four research institutes and one community initiative that has ongoing social science research as its foundation. Community-engaged research is a signature of the faculty as are intervention studies, policy analysis, and public impact scholarship. GSSW has a strong and growing research infrastructure as does the university overall. The Denver area affords excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research addressing a variety of issues as do the rural and tribal communities surrounding GSSW’s offices in Durango and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development supports the overall research efforts of faculty. The Associate Dean provides support to individual faculty, institutes, and teams of faculty regarding the conceptualization, design, and finances for grant proposals and ongoing grant-related research activities; leadership to promote extramurally-funded faculty research at the local, state, and federal levels; advocates for public and private research investments in partnership with other academic units, universities, and community agencies; and liaises with DU research offices and supports on behalf of the school.

The Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development supports the overall research efforts of faculty. The Associate Dean provides support to individual faculty, institutes, and teams of faculty regarding the conceptualization, design, and finances for grant proposals and ongoing grant-related research activities; leadership to promote extramurally-funded faculty research at the local, state, and federal levels; advocates for public and private research investments in partnership with other academic units, universities, and community agencies; and liaises with DU research offices and supports on behalf of the school.  

The Associate Dean leads the faculty development program, which includes training, networking, mentoring, and the leveraging of additional resources for faculty success. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop this program with the faculty. The Associate Dean supports the Dean and marketing and communications in showcasing faculty research and impact, and works closely with the Associate Dean for Doctoral Education as well as the school and university’s grants administration and operations offices. All research institutes (4) report to this position as do all institute research faculty (currently 7). In this capacity, the Associate Dean promotes institute sustainability and efficiency, effectively integrates them within the school.

Tenure will be considered at the time of hire. We especially encourage applications from candidates who have undertaken community engaged research and teaching with a social justice mission and whose scholarship, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity of our academic offerings. Persons from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in Social Work or in a related social science discipline.
• Ability to teach in the MSW and PhD curricula.
• Experience mentoring faculty and doctoral level students.
• Distinguished record of funded external research and scholarly publications.
• Experience and background commensurate with the rank of Professor.
• Demonstrated leader in social work or a related discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW degree.
• 2+ years of post-MSW practice experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position responsibilities begin September 1, 2019.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must apply online through WWW.DU.EDU/JOBS to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Once within the job description online, please scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. Please direct nominations and inquires to Dean Amanda Moore McBride at gsswdean@du.edu.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

1. CV
2. Letter describing your research accomplishments, expertise in teaching and administrative experience
3. 3 samples of written/published material
4. 5 professional references – Professional references should be sent directly by the referee to gsswdean@du.edu.

Amanda Moore McBride, PhD, Morris Endowed Dean and Professor

University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work

2148 S. High Street, Denver, CO 80208-7100 www.du.edu/socialwork

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The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE BASED UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.

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