Assistant Professor of Social Work - 2 positions

The BSW Program at Siena College (Loudonville, NY) is seeking applicants for two fulltime tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin in the 2013-2014 academic year. CSWE accredited since 1985 (next re-accreditation 2014). The department is to be housed in the newest, green-certified academic building with the most up-to-date technology teaching environment on campus. Minimum requirements include: MSW with at least 5 years practice experience; prior social work/human service teaching experience; a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education; a collaborative working style; and demonstrated commitment to scholarship. In keeping with the College Mission, preference will be given to applicants who can assist in actively promoting diversity through electives, Franciscan Concern core courses, and other activities.

Responsibilities will include a 3/3 teaching load of both introductory and advanced level courses, which may include: Introduction to Social Welfare & Social Work, Practice Theory & Skills, Human Behavior, Research Methods, and Field Education Seminar; assisting in curriculum and program development; student advisement and mentoring (Note: No advisees are assigned in 1st year); potential responsibility for Field Coordination (with course load reduction).

Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, a sample of scholarship, and three letters of recommendation. Electronic submission through Interfolio is required. In order to garner a larger pool of candidates, the application deadline has been extended to December 15, 2012. Application reviews will begin promptly thereafter. Please submit materials to https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/15079. For questions or further information, please contact Diana King, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, 518-783-2327, dking@siena.edu .

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition located in New York’s Capital District. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Siena College surveys all job applicants in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s affirmative action requirements. Therefore, we request that in addition to your application, you complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form provided on the Interfolio site. Any information you choose to provide on the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form will be treated as personal and confidential and will be kept separate from your application for employment. Your cooperation is key to maintaining an effective equal opportunity program at Siena College and is greatly appreciated.