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Associate Professor
or Full Professor and Director
Associate Professor or Full
Professor and Director
The University of Missouri (MU) School of
Social Work is seeking nominations and applications for the position
of Director of the School of Social Work with an academic rank of
Associate or Full Professor to begin Fall 2008. MU, a Land-grant
University, and one of only 34 public universities to be selected
for membership in the Association of American Universities, is the
State's flagship public research university.
The School's mission is "Developing Leadership for Social
and Economic Justice" for its accredited BSW and MSW programs,
and its Ph.D. program. The MU School of Social Work is the oldest
professional social work education program west of the Mississippi.
There are more than 300 students enrolled in these various programs,
including a large, multi-site distance education program.
The Director's primary responsibility is to provide leadership and
enhance the quality of the School's research, teaching and service
activities. As chief administrative officer the Director has overall
responsibility for developing an effective collegial environment,
facilitating the teaching and research activities of the faculty,
monitoring student admission and services, developing the non-academic
staff, evaluating the faculty and staff, developing and allocating
the budget, providing fiduciary oversight of all funds according
to generally accepted accounting principles and MU's policies and
procedures, coordinating the School's development plan and activities,
overseeing the School's working relationships within the University
and with alumni and external groups, and representing the School's
interests in the national arena of social work and social work education.
This position requires a strong background in social work practice
and administration. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications include an accredited professional degree in social
work and an earned doctorate; a distinguished record of scholarly
achievement; demonstrated leadership in social work education and
research, curriculum development, and resource acquisition, including
external funding and grant support; appreciation for interdisciplinary
education and research; and a demonstrated commitment to the School's
mission of developing leadership for social and economic justice.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue
until the position is filled. Applications must include a letter
of intent, curriculum vita, a philosophy of leadership statement,
and three letters of reference. Electronic applications will be
accepted. Send application to Teresa L. Howard, University of Missouri,
College of Human Environmental Sciences, Dean's Office, 113 Gwynn
Hall, Columbia, MO 65211-7700. E-mail: howardt@missouri.edu.
The School of Social Work is located on the Columbia
campus of the University of Missouri is a metropolitan
community of approximately 96,700 people offering an unusual combination
of urban and rural activities. Consistently voted among the top
"BEST PLACES TO LIVE" by Money Magazine, it currently
has a cost of living that is 10% below the national average.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our
ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278 V/TTY.
MU makes available to applicants a security report of crimes
that occurred on campus over the previous three years. For a copy
of this report, contact the University police department at (573)
882-5923 or access their website at http://www.mupolice.com/stats.shtml.
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