Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Social Work

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Texarkana has launched the Better East Texas initiative, an educational campaign to address the needs of this historically underserved region.

To support this initiative, we are inviting applications for the Associate or Full Professor & Division Chair, Social Work position.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new academic program intended to provide a positive impact on East Texas.

With funding from the 86th Texas Legislature, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is hoping to attract a cadre of excellent faculty who will contribute to the best possible future for our service region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of his / her division. The Division Chair reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Division.

The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility.

A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the Division, College, and University.

The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an at-will appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost.

A workload of administration, research / scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the Division includes a required 6-hour teaching assignment for the Fall and Spring semesters, and the possibility of a one class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation.

As an administrator, the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and programmatic offerings in the Division.

Other administrative duties include : hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty (tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and adjunct), preparing the Division’s schedule of course offerings, maintaining records, appointing and coordinating committees, and addressing student needs.

As a faculty member, the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Division’s academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean, Provost, and President.

The Division Chair also performs these essential functions :

Division Leadership

Directly supervises the faculty in the Division.

Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean.

Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff.

Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants.

Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean.

Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion.

Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation.

Initiates hiring of full-time faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR, credentialling, etc.).

Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary.

Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students.

Oversees / manages student workers, GAs, and RAs.

Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division.

Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors division budget.

Oversees strategic (includes short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions.

Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations.

Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division.

Division Curriculum and Programs

Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the division, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards, and curriculum development.

Oversees curriculum development and revisions for the division.

Initiates new academic programs and reviews and assesses academic programs offered by the Division.

Conducts / facilitates divisional assessment efforts, reviews student retention and graduation data, and works with faculty and other educational support units to work to improve retention / graduation rates.

Divisional Operations

Plans and initiates organizational, operational, and academic functions for the Division and oversees their execution.

Enforces policies and rules of the division, Texas A&M University Texarkana, and the Texas A&M University System.

Works with, serves on, and / or chairs College and University committees and / or task forces, and works with Dean to staff standing and ad-hoc Division / College committees.

Works with Marketing and Communications on program marketing and recruiting.

Builds and facilitates community relationships (i.e., developing and maintaining internship sites).

Represents the Division at formal functions and in public relations efforts such as speaking engagements and outreach activities in the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Minimum Qualifications

Earned DSW or Ph.D. in social work, social welfare, or closely related field and a master’s degree in social work from CSWE accredited institutions.

Earned MSW from CSWE accredited institution.

At least two years of post-master’s social work practice experience

Teaching experience in a social work program

Evidence of scholarship and research agenda

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.

Ability to work efficiently and effectively with all segments of the student population.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates that are licensed, or license-eligible, as a social worker in Texas, Arkansas, and / or Louisiana.

Record of teaching excellence in social work or related field

Demonstrated experience in program and curricular development

Experience working with CSWE accreditation.

Clinical experience working with children, trauma, or addictions.

Other Requirements

Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL :

This position generally does supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED .

To apply : Upload your cover letter, resume / CV, three professional references with contact information, and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

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