Social Work-Assistant Professor
Job No: 540299…
Work Type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association,
Faculty – Social Sciences, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, On-site
(work in-person at business location)
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Department of Sociology
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites
applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department
of Sociology. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic
universities in the 23-campus California State University system
and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in
1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative
experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and
values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of
degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and
professional disciplines, the university is well known for its
learn- by-doing approach and
Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre
campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.
Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the
territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who
are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s
nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more
than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s
degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a
doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No.
2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public
regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best
value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a
Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native
American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national
leader in promoting social mobility, and was
placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding
bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in
Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing
that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the
success of its Black community. More information about our campus
initiatives and our Principles of Community can be found on the
Office of Inclusive Excellence’s website.
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of
downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive
of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about
the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty
life, please see YourLife@CPP.
Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number
one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and
economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is
committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In
Fall 2023, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 24,000 students and
close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California.
Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college
students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income
students. The university enrolls 56% percent of historically
underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as
53% Hispanic/Latinx, 22% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3%
unknown, 3% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native
American. Forty-three percent of students enroll in our STEM majors
and our top five enrolled programs across the university include
mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering,
psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.
Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. We
aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the
nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to
educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and
experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse
society.
• As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates
must submit a Student Success Statement
that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to
diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or
service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence
criteria below.
Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria
below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as
the level to which these efforts have been consistently
incorporated into their work.
Inclusive Excellence Criteria:
• Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic
minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their
teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions;
• Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and
success of students from diverse student populations;
• Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery,
scholarship, and creative activities;
• Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that
address the needs of diverse communities;
• Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for
underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and
uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
• Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in
pursuing graduate education;
• Engages in community-responsive action research or service with
diverse student populations and communities;
• Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting
experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student
populations and communities; and
• Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching,
scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity,
and equal opportunity in higher education.
The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences:
Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
(CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through
disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social
sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College’s
mission is to cultivate one’s intellectual development, ethical
reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and
critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We
are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought,
committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the
world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an
inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College’s
programs, research activities, creative performances, community
outreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about the College
of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences and our 12 distinct
departments at www.cpp.edu/class.
Department of Sociology: The Department of
Sociology currently consists of 16 tenured/tenure track faculty
covering two majors. The Sociology Department offers undergraduate
degrees in General Sociology and Criminology. The department also
offers a Sociology degree with a specialty in Social Work.
As a result of our department’s nuanced disciplinary offerings, the
scholarly and life experiences of our faculty have been pivotal in
shaping students’ sociological imaginations in ways that refine
their ability to employ critical thinking and analysis to confront
challenges in contemporary societies. Our department not only
prepares students to think about localized social settings, but
societies in the State of California, the United States, as well as
in globalized and geopolitical contexts. Through the use of
academic instruction, conference attendance, and research-based
projects for our students, the sociology department has been able
to refine students’ learning outcomes based on critical thinking
and problem solving, as well as quantitative and qualitative
reasoning. Students thus acquire knowledge and skills to develop
sociological research projects, assess empirical data, and apply
different sociological perspectives for comprehending their own
social experiences and experiences seen in the social environment
across a variety of societies. As such, our collegial faculty have
been successful in enhancing our students’ sociological knowledge
in ways that foster greater community involvement so that they are
not only better academic citizens, but better citizens in their
society overall.
Position description: our department’s current
search is for a tenure track faculty to teach courses in social
work, with a particular interest in candidates whose teaching,
research, and practice experience focus on micro level social work.
Antiracist and anti-oppressive perspectives are welcomed additional
foci. The position requires excellence in teaching, advising,
professional and scholarly achievements, and a commitment to
service to the department, university, and community. The
successful candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to issues of
diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, age, religion,
and sexuality. Applicants whose work demonstrates a commitment to
inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education are
particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates are strongly urged to
familiarize themselves with our program, department,
university, and mission.
Minimum requirements include:
• Ph.D. in Sociology or Social Work or related social sciences
field from an accredited university. Doctoral degree must be
completed by the start of the appointment;
• Master’s in social work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited
university;
• University teaching experience as instructor of record and/or
teaching assistant;
• A Student Success Statement that demonstrates your commitment
and record of contributions through applicant’s teaching,
scholarship, or service, by addressing at least two of the
inclusive excellence criteria listed above;
• Three references’ names and contact information.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Evidence of ability to teach courses in social work;
• Evidence of ability to teach across the social work curriculum
and support instruction in applied areas of social work theory and
micro practice;
• Evidence of commitment to teaching excellence through student
evaluations, descriptions of pedagogical innovation, and other
evidence of commitment to quality teaching;
• Evidence of ability to engage in an active scholarly agenda
that provides opportunities for student research;
• Evidence of ability to serve as an academic advisor and
research mentor to a diverse undergraduate student body.
• Post-MSW practice experience & licensure
Conditions of Employment:
The person offered this position is required to pass a background
check.
Application Process:
A completed application will consist of
• * Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the
position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and
preferred qualifications;
• A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages,
single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above – “Inclusive
Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least
two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed
(please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
• Curriculum vitae;
• A teaching statement, which may include evidence of teaching
effectiveness and a discussion of teaching philosophy (2-page
maximum);
• A research statement or scholarship plan (2-page maximum);
• Transcripts showing the highest degree earned (an official
transcript will be required of finalists);
• Names and contact information for three references.
Finalists for the position will:
• * be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree
before the on-campus interview;
• be required to provide three letters of reference dated within
the last two years;
• Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a
research presentation and a teaching demonstration.
The position is open until filled. First consideration will be
given to completed applications received no later than September
15, 2024.
Please direct inquiries to [email protected]
Applications accepted only via
PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.
Salary Range for academic year, nine-month appointment:
$83,000-$86,500
Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a
diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the
people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university,
and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives,
and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and
federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age,
disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered
veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully
authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery
Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual
security report.
Advertised: June 04, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
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