Assoc Professor/MSW Program Director - Division of Social Work

Assoc Professor/MSW Program Director - Division of Social
Work

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JOB TITLE:

Associate Professor - MSW Program Director- Division of Social
Work

JOB PURPOSE:

The Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of
Associate Professor. The successful candidate will also receive an
administrative appointment to serve as the Master of Social Work
(MSW) program Director, with a preferred start date of
January 2027. The faculty position is a 9-month, full-time
appointment, with an additional month dedicated to administrative
duties associated with the MSW Program Director appointment during
the summer term. In addition to .50 FTE dedicated to administrative
leadership of the MSW Program and instruction, the successful
candidate will engage in teaching, research/scholarship,
profession-related community engagement, and service to the
Division, University, and profession.

This is an on-campus position based in Laramie, Wyoming. The
successful candidate is expected to be regularly available on
campus and to teach in person during scheduled intensive weekend
sessions each semester, as well as during evening classes delivered
via Zoom. Candidates must be willing and able to teach on evenings
and weekdays, as well as on scheduled intensive weekends as
assigned.

The Division of Social Work offers a Generalist BSW program and an
Advanced Generalist MSW program enrolling approximately 55
undergraduate and 55 graduate students. The MSW program offers a
hybrid format that combines online evening classes (via Zoom)
with five intensive in-person weekend sessions per semester.
The Division offers a full-time MSW program on the main campus in
Laramie, Wyoming, and a part-time MSW program at the UW-Casper
campus in central Wyoming. The Division is committed to
scholarship, education, and practice grounded in the principles and
values of human rights and human dignity.

We are seeking candidates with experience in social work practice,
teaching, research, and administration who possess the leadership
skills and experience necessary to serve as MSW Program Director
and to advance our commitment to upholding our tradition of
excellence in educating new social workers. Candidates should
demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy,
social justice, and engaged learning, and have experience in
distance teaching and course development. Additionally, experience
in rural settings and evidence of strong interpersonal skills are
highly valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship,
service, and administrative leadership of the MSW Program.
Administrative responsibilities associated with the MSW Program
appointment include student recruitment, admissions, curriculum
leadership, program administration and oversight, and other
responsibilities for the effective operation of the MSW Program.
Faculty responsibilities include teaching a range of MSW classes
across curricula; scholarship; and University and community
service. Teaching responsibilities include evening and scheduled
intensive weekend classes. The position requires travel within the
state, primarily to the UW-Casper campus, and teaching using
distance delivery systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Ph.D. in social work or a closely related field.
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
• Five years of post-MSW practice experience
• Evidence of leadership experience in academia
• Strong record of research sufficient to warrant appointment at

the Associate Professor rank. Candidates currently at the Assistant
Professor rank who have established a strong record of research,
along with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and service, and
are prepared for promotion to Associate Professor will also be
considered.

• Record of teaching in a social work program
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR)

compliant with the Driving for University Business
SAP.

• Ability and willingness to teach during evening classes and

scheduled intensive weekend sessions

Experience Evaluation

Experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent
(FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based
on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20
hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time
experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all
current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information
may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Record of teaching in an MSW Program
• Experience in a generalist/advanced generalist social work

program

• Prior academic administrative experience at the university

level

• Experience with online teaching and/or distance education

programs

• Experience with and/or knowledge of CSWE accreditation

standards and processes.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests that candidates upload the following documents for a
complete application:

• Cover letter addressing the job description, minimum and

desired qualifications, including relevant leadership and
administrative experience.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• names, affiliations, and contact information of three

professional references. If a candidate is invited to interview in
person, three professional letters of recommendation will be
required prior to the interview.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 10/30/26 will receive full consideration.
Only completed applications will be reviewed. For questions, please
contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Neely Mahapatra, at
307-766-6864 or nmahapat@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION:

On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus
customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work
and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our
location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United
States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is
not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
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307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

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Job Identification: 262331

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range:

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

Travel: Yes, 20%

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