Social Work and Law School Joint Full-Time Open Rank Professor Appointment: Criminal/Legal Reform Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedSocial Work and Law School Joint Full-Time Open Rank Professor Appointment: Criminal/Legal Reformat its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): The Social Work and Law Schools at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan are committed to community engaged practice within our dynamic urban setting. We invite applications for one joint appointment faculty position from outstanding candidates with focused research on holistic defense or criminal/legal reform and exemplary teaching who add to the diverse, collaborative, and supportive environment within Wayne State University. The School of Social Work and the School of Law are committed to social justice and practice. We strongly encourage a ‘person in environment framework’ with a particular interest in race equity and attention to vulnerable populations. The ideal tenure stream candidates will be involved in research consistent with this philosophy and capitalize on the established and emerging connections to academic units, service agencies, communities and government. Wayne State University School of Social Work, accredited since 1945, is situated in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural and Historic District. Opportunities to engage in a community-centered research/practice/advocacy abound! The School’s status as part of the premier urban research institution in Michigan is also supported by the activities of our two Centers: 1)Center for Behavioral Health (CBHJ) and Justice and the 2) Center for Social Work Research (CSWR). CBHJ is currently home to multiple state, foundation, and federal grants focused on the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal/legal continuum. The goal is prevention of confinement through diversion and deflection. The CSWR supports faculty research, scholarship, community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration on projects relevant to social work and social justice. For more information about the School please visit our website at http://socialwork.wayne.edu. Founded in 1927, Wayne Law is one of the very few law schools that effectively marries access with research, giving students top-flight outcomes at affordable prices. We are the No. 11 law school nationally (and No. 4 public law school) for value based on the ratio of law graduates’ debt to their starting salaries, and routinely place over 90% of our graduates in “gold standard” law jobs around the state and the country. Among the school’s many educational offerings, we recently launched an innovative holistic defense externship in partnership with the School of Social Work. Information about that program is available here. Wayne Law is committed to welcoming new faculty and making their research programs succeed. We offer support for research and scholarly engagement that is nearly unmatched by our peer schools. Qualifications: A terminal degree is required, with an earned MSW preferred and a JD or equivalent expected. A record of scholarly publications. A beginning track record of external funding preferred. Training/experience in prevention or intervention research and evaluation preferred. Strong analytic ability (quantitative/qualitative analysis) Experience in primary data collection preferred. Commitment to and ability to teach within a social work curriculum. Interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and connection in diverse communities and disciplines. Teaching experience and/or expertise in JD and BSW or MSW curricular areas. Content and research expertise should be in criminal law and procedure, especially on questions related to criminal legal reform or holistic defense. The candidate’s scholarly work should support an appointment in both the law and social work schools. Applicants should be prepared to submit (forthcoming job posting will be located on this webpage): a two page cover letter that indicates your interest in the Social Work and Law Joint Appointment. Your cover letter should include your approach to research and teaching. Other required materials include a) a curriculum vitae, b) a diversity statement demonstrating how you have integrated equity and social justice into teaching, research and service. c) the names and full contact information of three references and d) one writing sample where you are the first or sole author. Candidates are invited (but not required) to share in their cover letter how their background, experience, and viewpoints will contribute to perspectives not ordinarily well-represented in law schools or the legal profession. Please contact Associate Professor Faith Hopp (faithhopp@wayne.edu), Chair of the School of Social Work Search Committee, Professor Will Ortman, Law School Faculty Appointments Committee, or Hilary Blevins (hilary.blevins@wayne.edu, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean, for additional information or questions. School/College/Division: H13 - School of Social Work Primary department: H1301 - Deans Office Social Work Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Full Time + Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Hourly rate: + Salary minimum: + Salary hire maximum: TBD Working conditions: Wayne State University School of Social Work, accredited since 1945, is situated in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural and Historic District. Opportunities to engage in a community-centered research/practice/advocacy abound! The School’s status as part of the premier urban research institution in Michigan is also supported by the activities of our two Centers: 1) Center for Behavioral Health (CBHJ) and Justice and the 2) Center for Social Work Research (CSWR). CBHJ is currently home to multiple state, foundation, and federal grants focused on the intersection between behavioral health and the criminal/legal continuum. The goal is prevention of confinement through diversion and deflection. The CSWR supports faculty research, scholarship, community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration on projects relevant to social work and social justice. For more information about the School please visit our website at http://socialwork.wayne.edu. Founded in 1927, Wayne Law is one of the very few law schools that effectively marries access with research, giving students top-flight outcomes at affordable prices. We are the No. 11 law school nationally (and No. 4 public law school) for value based on the ratio of law graduates’ debt to their starting salaries, and routinely place over 90% of our graduates in “gold standard” law jobs around the state and the country. Among the school’s many educational offerings, we recently launched an innovative holistic defense externship in partnership with the School of Social Work. Information about that program is available here. Wayne Law is committed to welcoming new faculty and making their research programs succeed. We offer support for research and scholarly engagement that is nearly unmatched by our peer schools. Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 + Reposted position: No + Reposted reason: None (New Requisition) + Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.