Announcement of Two Faculty Positions in Nonprofit Management & Community Practice
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio)
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (MSASS), the graduate school of social work at Case Western Reserve University, invites applications for two (2) new faculty positions; one open rank on the tenure track, and one at the rank of Assistant Professor on the non-tenure track. We are seeking candidates who can enhance the School’s mission of advancing leadership in both nonprofit management and social work community practice. Those with academic experience in culturally diverse populations are encouraged to apply. The desired areas of expertise are in nonprofit management and community practice. At the Mandel School, community practice is defined broadly as macro practice with a focus on promoting social change through work with organizations, communities and systems. We understand community to be important as context, as a resource, as a target of change, and as unit of action.
For a century, the Mandel School has had a tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Ranked #1 in Ohio and #9 nationally among schools of social work, the Mandel School integrates its education, research and service to enable our students to become leaders in social change, social welfare and human services. The city of Cleveland offers a culturally diverse urban environment for applied community based research collaborations. Case Western Reserve University is a private research intensive university with a renowned medical school and nursing school, situated in a vibrant arts and cultural district. The University, the city and the Greater Northeast Ohio region offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration in research and service with premier social service and health care organizations.
Position #1: Tenure Track, Open Rank
Applicants are sought for a tenure-track position of open rank. Appointment at the level of Associate Professor will require evidence towards a national reputation for research expertise, a distinguished record of publication, and a record of funded research. Appointment at the level of Professor will additionally require an established and significant national reputation for research excellence.
We encourage those who meet the following criteria to apply for the tenure track position:
Minimum qualifications
· An earned doctorate in nonprofit study, policy studies, law, social welfare, or other relevant social science field by the time of appointment
· Demonstrated ability to develop and to conduct a program of research and scholarship that will enhance the missions of the School and the University, including the potential to attract funding for research.
· 5-7 years of postgraduate experience in work related to the nonprofit sector or community practice
Preferred qualifications
· An earned master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited social work program
· Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching master’s students and/or doctoral students in several areas of nonprofit study, policy studies, or social welfare practice
· Expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods
Persons interested in the tenure track position should submit the following materials to mandelsearch@case.edu: (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a recently published article, preferably as the lead author, (4) a two-page research statement, (5) a two-page teaching philosophy statement, and (6) three letters of reference.
Position #2: Non-Tenure Track – Assistant Professor
Applicants are sought for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank. We encourage those who meet the following criteria to apply for the non-tenure track position:
· An earned doctorate in nonprofit study, policy studies, law, social welfare, or other relevant social science field by the time of appointment
· An earned master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited social work program is preferred
· 3-5 post-master’s experience in work related to the nonprofit sector or community practice
· Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching master’s students in several areas of nonprofit study and/or community practice
· Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching in a variety of formats, both traditional and online
Persons interested in the non-tenure track position should submit the following materials to mandelsearch@case.edu: (1) a letter of interest, including description of teaching experience, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three letters of reference.
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
To ensure priority consideration, applications must be received by October 10, 2016. Early application is advised.
