Department of Social Work
Faculty Position

Ohio University's Department of Social Work invites applications three full- time, tenure track positions one the main campus in Athens, one on the Zanesville Regional Campus, and one on the Chillicothe Regional Campus, all beginning September 2008. Preferred candidates will contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches.

Assistant Professor/Athens: Minimum requirements include a completed doctoral degree in Social Work, an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-MSW practice experience, and a solid research agenda. Strong public policy skills and regular publication are expected, and a record of scholarly publications highly desired. Responsibilities include design and teaching of policy and administration courses, student advising, scholarly publication and service to the university, community and profession.

Assistant Professor/Zanesville and Assistant Professor/Chillicothe: Minimum requirements include a completed doctoral degree in Social Work, an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, at least two years of post-MSW practice experience, and a research agenda. This position requires considerable teaching, and commensurately less publication. Responsibilities include teaching clinical and practice courses at the BSW level, some MSW teaching, student advising, service to the university, community and profession and some publication.

Ohio University's undergraduate Social Work program was one of the first in the country to be accredited by CSWE and has continually maintained that status. The rural-focused MSW program, is now in its eighth year.

Ohio University is a Research-Extensive student-centered institution, integrating learning, discovery and engagement to enable student to achieve their highest potential in an environment that embraces and celebrates human diversity, respect for individuals and freedom of expression. Ohio University has over 20,000 students on the Athens campus and more than 8,000 students on five regional campuses. The College of Arts and Sciences includes 340 tenured and tenure- track faculty members and 19 departments, 7 of which offer the doctoral degree. Further information about Ohio University may be found at the university's website: http://www.ohiou.edu.

For full consideration, please apply by February 1, 2008. For more information and to apply, please go to: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickfind=53582. Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Early application is recommended; however, the positions will remain open until filled. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer