Fuller Endowed Chair for Social Justice, Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure Track, Social Work
Baylor University
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Posted: 05-Sep-24
Location: Waco, Texas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 5599270
Fuller Endowed Chair for Social Justice, Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure Track, Social Work Social Work
Location: Waco, TX Open Date: Jul 08, 2024 Deadline: Nov 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description: Fuller Family Endowed Chair for Social Justice, Associate Professor or Professor, to start August 2025.
This endowed faculty position is at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work with a commitment to the educational preparation of social workers, a substantial scholarship program with a focus on social justice for marginalized populations, and recognition of the role and influence of religion and spirituality in social justice work.
Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in social work or a related discipline,
An enthusiasm for the mission of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work,
An active Christian or Jewish faith, and
A rigorous research agenda that focuses on elements of social justice for marginalized populations.
Preference is given to candidates presenting a record of effective teaching, an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, a minimum of two years post-master's professional experience, and evidence for established and diverse research funding.
The review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after November 15, 2024, can be considered.
To apply, please submit through Interfolio the following:
1. a cover letter,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. transcripts of degree-awarding colleges and/or universities, and
4. contact information for three professional references.
All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
To learn more about the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work and Baylor University, please visit the appropriate URL: www.baylor.edu/social_work or www.baylor.edu.
To learn more about the position, you may email the position search co-chairs, Kerri Fisher and Clay Polson, at GSSWFullerSearch@baylor.edu.
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.