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Sojourner Truth Visiting Professor in Social and Racial Justice
New Brunswick, NJ
Job Description
Position Details
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Sojourner Truth Visiting Professor in Social and Racial Justice |
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| Department | School of Social Work |
| Salary | Open |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers University School of Social Work (RUSSW) invites applications for a one-year visiting professor at rank of Associate or Full. This position will commence on or after September 1, 2024. A Ph.D. in social work is required. This position may be of particular interest to those on sabbatical or other professional leaves from academic positions. Remuneration may be organized in several ways, (e.g., a part-time position, individual honoraria, and other options that connect with the sending institution's sabbatical or professional leave requirements). Virtual, in-person, and hybrid options are potentially available. RUSSW seeks a productive scholar whose research focuses on social and racial justice. We are especially interested in a candidate that is willing to collaborate with tenure track and non-tenure track faculty on publications related to social and racial justice, conduct seminars on social and justice issues for our many constituencies (Faculty, BASW, MSW, DSW, Ph.D. students, Alumni, and staff). We are dedicated to ensuring a diverse and inclusive faculty environment and especially welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. The visitor who joins us will have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse states in the nation and with a student body that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Our faculty is an open and collegial group. |
| Position Status | Part Time |
| Posting Number | 23FA1163 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | Ph.D. in Social Work |
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| Overview |
RUSSW, ranks #16 among MSW programs in the nation, is among the largest and most diverse social work programs in the United States, offering BASW, MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. degrees to over 2,000 students across three campuses in Camden (Philadelphia metropolitan area), Newark (New York metropolitan area), and New Brunswick, which is the flagship campus and where RUSSW is headquartered. The School's externally funded portfolio exceeds $60 million. RUSSW has several strong research centers, including the Center on Research for Ending Violence, the Center for Prevention Science, the Center for Gambling Studies, the Center for Leadership and Management, the Hub for Aging Collaboration, and the Institute for Families. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and a major research university. Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a federation of 62 leading research universities in the US and Canada, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, an academic consortium of Big 10 universities that collectively engage in over $10 billion funded research each year. The abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth was enslaved as a young person by relatives of Rutgers first president. For more information about this history, please visit:
. Outside the School, there are rich opportunities for collaboration with other professional schools at Rutgers, including the Schools of Public Health, Communication and Information, Management and Labor Relations, Criminal Justice, the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, to name but a few. New Jersey offers a wide range of communities in which to visit, easy access to major cities on the East Coast and Washington, DC, and a great quality of life. |
| Statement | This is a temporary non-tenure track visiting professor position. Term of appointment negotiable. |
Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants should apply online with their curriculum vitae, letter of application/cover letter and list of references. The Search Committee is chaired by Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Antoinette Y. Farmer, Ph.D. |
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| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Downtown New Brunswick |
| City | New Brunswick |
| State | NJ |
| Location Details | Both virtual and in-person options are potentially available. RUSSW operates on the Rutgers-New Brunswick, Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers-Newark campuses in New Jersey. |
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
Open
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