Human Environmental Sciences: Social Work

Director of School of Social Work or Associate/Full Professor(070222)

Position:
The Director's primary responsibility is to provide leadership and enhance the quality of the School's research, teaching and service activities.

Responsibilities:
As chief administrative officer the Director has overall responsibility for developing an effective collegial environment, facilitating the teaching and research activities of the faculty, monitoring student admission and services, developing the non-academic staff, evaluating the faculty and staff, developing and allocating the budget, providing fiduciary oversight of all funds according to generally accepted accounting principles and MU's policies and procedures, coordinating the School's development plan and activities, overseeing the School's working relationships within the University and with alumni and external groups, and representing the School's interests in the national arena of social work and social work education. This position requires a strong background in social work practice and administration. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:
Qualifications include an accredited professional degree in social work and an earned doctorate; a distinguished record of scholarly achievement; demonstrated leadership in social work education and research, curriculum development, and resource acquisition, including external funding and grant support; appreciation for interdisciplinary education and research; and a demonstrated commitment to the School's mission of developing leadership for social and economic justice.

Starting Date/Salary:
Salary is based on qualifications and experience. August 1, 2008

Applications:
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a letter of intent, curriculum vita, a philosophy of leadership statement, and three letters of references. Electronic applications will be accepted. Send application to:

Teresa L. Howard
University of Missouri-Columbia
College of Human Environmental Sciences, Dean's Office
113 Gwynn Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
E-Mail: howardt@missouri.edu

The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 884-7278 V/TTY.

Date Posted:
September 26, 2007