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Assoc Professor/MSW Program Director - Social Work
 University of Wyoming | |
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Wyoming, Laramie | |
 Sep 17, 2025 | |
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Assoc Professor/MSW Program Director - Social Work Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
At the University of Wyoming, we're committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary. JOB TITLE: Associate Professor, MSW Program Director - Division of Social Work JOB PURPOSE: The Division of Social Work at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director position at the rank of Associate Professor, and the preferred start date is August 2026. The MSW Program Director is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with an additional month dedicated to administration during the summer term. In addition to .50 FTE dedicated to administrative leadership of the MSW Program and instruction, the successful candidate will engage in teaching, research/scholarship, profession-related community engagement, and service to the Division, University, and profession. This is an on-campus position based in Laramie, Wyoming. The MSW Program Director is expected to be regularly available on campus and to teach in person during scheduled intensive weekend sessions each semester, as well as during evening classes (delivered via Zoom). Candidates must be willing and able to teach on evenings, weekdays, and scheduled intensive weekends as assigned. The Division of Social Work offers a Generalist BSW program and an Advanced Generalist MSW program enrolling approximately 70 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The MSW program offers a hybrid format that combines online evening classes (via Zoom) with five intensive in-person weekend sessions per semester. The Division offers a full-time MSW program on the main campus in Laramie, Wyoming, and a part-time MSW program at the UW-Casper campus in central Wyoming. The Division is committed to scholarship, education, and practice grounded in the principles and values of social justice. We are looking for candidates with social work practice, teaching, research, and administrative experience who can advance our commitment to socially just practice and uphold our tradition of excellence in educating new social workers. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy, social justice, and engaged learning and have distance teaching and course development experience. Additionally, experience working in rural settings and evidence of strong interpersonal skills are highly valued. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching responsibilities include evening and scheduled intensive weekend classes. The position requires travel within the state, primarily to the UW-Casper campus, and teaching using distance delivery systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS: This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/9/25 will receive full consideration. Only completed applications will be reviewed. For questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Neely Mahapatra, at 307-766-6864 or nmahapat@uwyo.edu Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: (1) a cover letter addressing the job description, minimum and desired qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (3) names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references. If a candidate is invited to interview in person, three professional letters of recommendation will be required prior to the interview. **Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email. WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position. HIRING STATEMENT/EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie, by visiting the About Laramie website. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 252830 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: Yes, 20% To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/252830/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-19a3c3309b39804590917caffe355e99 | |