Associate or Full Professor (12-Month), Tenured
Chair of the Department of Social Work
College of Health, Human Services, & Nursing
Position Description
The Department of Social Work at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor (12-month) with the appointment starting in Spring 2025.
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values.
For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
The Position
The College of Health, Human Services, and Nursing at California State University, Dominguez Hills, seeks a dynamic individual to serve as the Chair of the Department of Social Work. The successful candidate will be an accomplished scholar in social work or a related field with a strong record of publications and grant funding. This individual should demonstrate academic leadership skills, such as experience as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) program director, department chair, or in related leadership roles. The candidate should have the vision to lead a department prioritizing research excellence, high-quality graduate instruction, and meaningful community engagement informed by antiracism leadership principles. The department seeks someone who will engage in transparent academic governance at the department, college, and university levels and promote faculty development through mentorship, collaboration, and training opportunities.
Responsibilities
The Chair will serve as the Director of the MSW program, responsible for managing and supervising faculty and staff, overseeing the administration and evaluation of academic programs, budgets, student advisement, and engaging in professional achievements within the social work field. The successful candidate will foster a scholarly and collegial environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service. The Chair will provide leadership in curriculum development and faculty development. Additionally, the Chair will be responsible for securing and managing external funding and carrying out other duties as assigned to support the program's goals and initiatives. The position also includes overseeing state and local governmental contracts, such as California Title IV-E Social Work Education Program and Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services stipend programs.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds
- Earned doctorate in Social Work/Social Welfare or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education (e.g., Ph.D, DSW)
- Earned a master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, with a minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW continuous practice experience in professional social work
- Accomplishments that warrant appointment as a Tenured Associate or Full Professor
- Academic leadership, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative position with demonstrated organization and resource management skills in a university setting
- At least six (6) recent years of satisfactory progressive teaching experience, which includes a minimum of three (3) years in an accredited (CSWE) MSW or BSW program
- Demonstrated experience with CSWE accreditation standards as they apply to graduate programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, or professional activities in social work
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to advancing anti-racist or anti-oppressive social work research and education
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum development
- Demonstrated experience securing and managing grants
- A strong record of scholarly accomplishments, including publications in peer-reviewed academic journals, invited contributions to publications, invitations to present at national conferences
- Active participation and leadership in professional organizations
- Effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.
Application Deadline Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in October 15, 2024. For full consideration, please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than November 1, 2024:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
- Cover letter
- Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum)*
- List of 3 references with contact information**
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***
- A Statement on Teaching (2 pages maximum)
- A Statement on Research (2 pages maximum)
- Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly Activity
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
*Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.
***For finalist with International transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Adriana Aldana
aaldana@csudh.edu
Search Committee Chair
Department of Social Work
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at California State University, Dominguez Hills is purposefully designed to meet the diverse social service needs of a large metropolitan area such as Los Angeles County. By leveraging the rich diversity of ethnic groups and cultures in the region, the program prepares students for community-centered, contextually competent social work practice that is inclusive of various aspects of identity, including culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, class, sexual orientation, and gender. The program also emphasizes the examination of bias, prejudice, and institutionalized racism, enabling students to understand how these issues can impact social work practice, policy development, and program implementation. Students are equipped with multiple perspectives and strategies for addressing these and other challenges in social work with individuals, families, and communities.
The Department of Social Work emphasizes a psychosocial, ecological, and cross-cultural approach, with Critical Race Theory serving as the theoretical framework for contextually competent practice. The curriculum is thoughtfully developed and organized in alignment with program goals and objectives. CSUDH's Department of Social Work offers three specializations: Children, Youth, and Families; Community Mental Health; and Community Capacity Building.
For more information: https://www.csudh.edu/social-work/
Additional Information
The anticipated salary range for this position is $9,650 to $12,200. Please see anticipated salary ranges for the specific classifications below:
Associate Professor (12-Month) classification salary range is $7,830 to $16,697 per month, The anticipated hiring salary range is $9,650 to $9,841 per month.
Full Professor (12-Month) classification salary range is $9,883 to $17,490 per month. The anticipated hiring salary range is $11,900 to $12,200 per month.
This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit: https://www.csudh.edu/hr/benefits/.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities we serve, as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students, as such, we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hrm@csudh.edu.
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
Closing Statement
CSUDH is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
For more information: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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