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Job Category: Academic Administrator
Type of Position: Tenure-Track
Full Consideration Date: Monday, January 29, 2024
Advertising Started on: Monday, December 11, 2023
College:
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Department: Social Work
:
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions and eligible temporary faculty (adjunct instructor) positions.
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Position Description:
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Social Work invites applications for the position of Department Head, starting in August 2024. Department Heads are responsible for the departmental budget, class schedules, evaluation of faculty, supervision of departmental staff, providing leadership and vision, and oversight of the general operations of the department. This position will include the role of BSW Director and reports to the Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Department of Social Work has well-regarded programs, a dynamic faculty, and many opportunities for innovation. The Department offers an on campus BSW and Advanced MSW, as well as distance MSW programs.
Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the University has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs. The University’s attractive size, approximately 9,000 students, allows UNI to offer faculty, facilities, and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. UNI has been consistently recognized as one of the “Best Midwest Universities” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, the campus is comprised of more than 40 buildings on 940 acres. For more information, visit www.uni.edu.
Education Requirements:
Doctorate degree in social work, social welfare, or related field and a master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program required.
Required Qualifications:
Record of teaching and scholarly achievements commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor; evidence of strong academic administrative experience, preferably prior supervisory responsibilities; experience with student recruitment and retention issues; and an understanding of CSWE accreditation required.
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Professional References:
Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
Number of References:
3
Cover Letter:
A plain text cover letter is required.
Materials:
Candidates will need to submit a cover letter when applying online that includes their approach to academic leadership.The materials listed above are not part of any online process. Please send the materials to the contact information below.
Contact:
Adam Butler – [email protected]
Bartlett Hall 1078
Phone: 319-273-7717