The University of Montana's School of Social Work is seeking highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering social change, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and preparing students to address the complex challenges of the 21st century. As a faculty member, you will have the freedom and flexibility to contribute to our mission while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution located in Missoula, Montana, on the ancestral homelands of the Salish and Kalispell people. Our institution is committed to student success, excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research, and embodying the principle of "mission first, people always." The School of Social Work is renowned for its competency-based social work education, offering innovative programs at the bachelor's and master's levels, including a 2+2 program in partnership with rural and Tribal colleges across the state.
The University of Montana and the School of Social Work are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritize applicants whose scholarship and practice center the experiences, needs, and priorities of Indigenous individuals and communities, decolonizing methodologies in practice and teaching, as well as the needs of those living in rural communities. Our goal is to prepare students who will uphold social work's responsibility to disrupt systems of oppression, employ critical thinking skills, and center anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice.
As a faculty member at the University of Montana, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development, including:
The University of Montana is located in Missoula, a thriving community that balances the warmth of small-town life with the sophistication and amenities of the urban northwest. Our campus is situated on the traditional homelands of the Salish and Kalispell people, and we are committed to honoring the history and culture of our region. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we prioritize student success and well-being.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a priority application date of September 17, 2023. Please do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com, as this may result in submission of an incomplete application.
We invite highly qualified candidates to join our team as an Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Social Work. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission-driven work, foster social change, and prepare students to address the complex challenges of the 21st century. If you are passionate about social work education, anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogy, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for this tenure-track faculty position.
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