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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Greater Allegheny invites applications for a faculty position, Director of Field Education/Open-Rank Teaching Professor of Social Work. This position will be filled at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor. This is a full time, 36-weeks, non-tenure-line, strictly limited term (1-year) appointment starting January 2027.

Responsibilities:  Teach undergraduate courses each fall and spring semester at the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus in a variety of areas related to the Bachelor of Social Work degree program. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday, or online classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Develop new social work courses and actively participate in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation process. Provide leadership in the field education program through practice experience, field instruction experience, and administrative, and other relevant academic and professional activities in social work.

Qualifications:  Earned Masters in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution with at least two years post-MSW social work practice experience. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. CSWE teaching and previous field education experience required. Evidence of potential in research and publication. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. Experience in developing collaborative community partnerships is required. CSWE accreditation experience is strongly preferred.  

Campus Information: The Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State Greater Allegheny is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. Situated eleven miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, PA, the Greater Allegheny campus is located between the residential borough of White Oak, PA, the urban environs of McKeesport, PA. The 258-acre Renziehausen Park sits adjacent to the campus. A residential campus, Penn State Greater Allegheny serves a diverse student body of approximately 500 students. Students and faculty at Penn State Greater Allegheny have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Students participate in undergraduate research projects, internships, community service and other opportunities that enhance their educational experiences.

For more information about the campus, visit https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of professional references and a current copy of their state active LSW or LCSW.

Inquiries: Dr. Barrett Scroggs, Campus Chief Academic Officer, [email protected]

Closing Date:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

 

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

 

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

 

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