The School of Social Work at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The candidate will teach and advise in the undergraduate and graduate social work programs and establish an independent research program. This is a 75% teaching and 25% research position. Responsibilities will include teaching, student advising, research, and providing expertise to the state and UMaine community in social work. With an initial appointment of 75% teaching and 25% research, the successful candidate will teach in the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs in both live and online settings. They will provide academic advisement to both undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service to the School, University, and profession. The faculty member will teach courses central to the school’s curriculum, and formal teaching responsibilities will include contributions to undergraduate and graduate programs. Potential classes include undergraduate courses in practice and policy, graduate classes in human behavior in the social environment, micro practice, policy, and internship seminars. In addition, the successful candidate for this position is expected to take a leadership role in mentoring students in hands-on learning activities, ensuring that our educational programs remain vibrant, rigorous, and competitive. Participation in student recruiting efforts is also expected. The candidate will engage in social work or social welfare scholarship, including publishing and securing external funding. We seek a scholar with the training and motivation to conduct independent research on social issues of societal importance in Maine and beyond. We seek a colleague willing to conduct research and provide guidance to the state on issues related to social welfare and social work. The preferred start date for this academic-year position is January 1, 2025, but an August 1, 2025 or September 1, 2025 start date may be negotiable. About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) . Qualifications: Required: + An earned Doctorate in Social Work or a related field; applicants who will complete their doctorate by hire date will be considered. + An MSW degree and a minimum of two years of post-MSW social work practice experience. + Strong potential for excellence in research and/or other scholarly activity + Evidence of the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both in-person and online + Strong communication and collaboration skills + Evidence of the ability to work as a team member. + Ability to teach in at least two of the following sequence areas: social work practice, social welfare policy and services, human behavior in the social environment, and/or research methods. + Interest in pursuing externally funded research + Commitment to enhancement of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion at the School and within the University and discipline Preferred: + Record of excellence in research and other scholarly activity + Clinical practice experience + Experience in teaching “micro” practice courses To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by October 8, 2024. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jennifer Crittenden at jennifer.crittenden@maine.edu or 207-581-2495. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.