Announcement of Opening College of Health & Human Services School of Social Work Specialization Forensic Social Work
	Position:	Open Rank, Tenure-Track
	Starting Date:	Fall, 2008
	Minimum Qualifications:	Earned doctorate or ABD in Social Work/Social Welfare or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Doctorate is required for tenure and appointment at the Associate and Full rank. All candidates must have an MSW from an accredited program and three or more years of post-MSW practice experience. We seek an individual with qualifications to teach courses in forensic social work and at least one other area: human behavior and the social environment, mental health, micro/macro practice, child welfare, research/statistics, policy, and/or aging. The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies, demonstrated ability and interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment and potential for research, scholarly and/or creative activity involving students.
	Preferred: Qualifications:	University teaching experience; track record or potential for success in securing external funding; publications in refereed journals; five or more years of post-MSW practice experience; ability to supervise masters thesis projects and experience working with diverse urban communities.
	Duties:	Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in forensic social work and other areas. Advise students, participate in university and community service, conduct research, develop grant proposals, and publish scholarly papers.
	Salary:	Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
	The University:	California State University, Los Angeles, is a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offering programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area.
	Required Documentation:	Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
	Application:	Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007 and continue until position is filled. If unable to fill this position, it may be converted to a full-time temporary appointment. Address letter of application, required documentation and/or requests for information to: Karin Elliott Brown, Ph.D. Director School of Social Work California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8164 (323) 343-5860 Fax: (323) 343-4682 For email correspondence: IndiraV@cslanet.calstatela.edu In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State L.A. is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learns in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions. TOP | Cal State L.A. | Faculty Positions

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