LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time lecturer position starting August 2019. This is a one-year (nine-month), renewable appointment. Responsibilities will include teaching core social work and area of specialization courses that are appropriate to the needs of the department, and maintaining office hours. In addition, the department chair may designate other duties. The teaching load is four courses per semester. Summer teaching for additional compensation is possible.

Successful candidates must have earned at least a Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-approved program. Additionally, at least two years of post-degree practice is required. Preference will be given to those applicants with a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW. Area of specialization is open, although the department would welcome a specialty in social justice.

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work includes seven tenure-track faculty. We currently offer a pre-Social Work cooperative program with Alabama State University, Auburn University, and the University of Montevallo and are in the approval and accreditation process for a Bachelors in Social Work. We offer a minor in Global Child Advocacy Studies and a Substance Abuse Certificate Program.

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team.

How to Apply: Visit www.jobs.aum.edu and complete an online application. Completed applications will include a cover letter indicating qualifications, current curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a teaching philosophy, a list of references, and graduate transcript(s). Three confidential letters of reference must be sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to:

Chair, Search Committee Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Auburn University at Montgomery PO Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124-4023

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by May 1, 2019. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right to stop reviewing applications once interviewing has begun.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.