Job Description

Internal Job Number: P08588UF

Description:

The College of Education invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor of Social Work position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

Appointment at the Instructor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

This is a 9-month fixed-term faculty position, renewable annually. The anticipated position start date is July 1, 2025 . For best consideration, candidates should apply by December 1, 2024. The position is contingent upon curriculum approval of the BSW and MSW .

This position will provide instruction in the new Bachelor of Social Work ( BSW ) program and planned future Master's of Social Work ( MSW ) program.

The BSW is a four-year online Ecampus program requiring the completion of 180 credits. In line with the national accreditor, the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ), students in the baccalaureate degree demonstrate 9 competencies through knowledge-based assignments and fieldwork assessments of skills. The baccalaureate degree is a generalist program that prepares undergraduate majors with the basic skills, knowledge, and dispositions to work within entry-level practice positions such as case manager, child welfare specialist, or probation officer. The BSW degree prepares individuals for generalist practice positions (such as casework), where professionals engage with clients (e.g., individuals, families, communities), assess their needs, link them to services, and monitor their progress. Courses are offered via asynchronous and synchronous delivery, such as Canvas recorded lecture content and instructor-led live Zoom meetings. Field placements will occur in the student's geographic area and will be in-person.

The social work programs reside in the Department of Counselor, Adult, and Higher Education at Oregon State University. The mission of the department is to prepare socially just counselors, supervisors, educators, counselor educators, educational leaders, researchers, and advocates. These change agents strive to be anti-racist and anti-oppressive in practice, informed by their knowledge of the structures of power and privilege, and seek to promote equitable access to and alleviate inequities within wellness and education. Department faculty, staff, and students engage in learning and shape work within their respective fields based on professional and ethical standards, critical theory, evidence-based practice and research.

At Oregon State University's College of Education, we develop a diverse and inclusive community of scholars, educators and change agents. We are deeply engaged with equity and anti-racism work in our research, teaching and service. Adult and higher education, counseling, teaching and other programs have redesigned curriculum firmly grounded in diversity, equity and inclusion. The College is fully committed to serving the needs of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color in our community.

Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, is located within the traditional homelands of the Mary's River or Ampinefu Band of Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855, Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to reservations in Western Oregon. Today, living descendants of these people are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (grandronde.org) and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians (ctsi.nsn.us).

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Typically requires Master's degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.

Requirements :

• Master's of Social Work ( MSW ) degree in a program accredited by the Council for Social Work Education ( CSWE ).
• Licensed or license eligible in Oregon (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Record of work with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences.

Type:

This position is fully remote, allowing the employee to work from anywhere within the United States. There is no requirement for physical presence at a specific location, providing flexibility to choose a residence that best suits personal and professional needs. The role supports a distributed work environment, leveraging digital communication and collaboration tools to ensure seamless connectivity and productivity across different time zones. Candidates should have reliable internet access and be able to maintain regular working hours aligned with the team, but otherwise have the freedom to work from any U.S. location. Regular virtual attendance at faculty and College meetings is required.

For employees wishing to relocate to Oregon, office space, may be provided in Furman Hall at OSU's Corvallis campus.

The College of Education at OSU respects and celebrates the many life commitments of our employees. Learn more about OSU's resources for work life, families, and partners at

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off ... ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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