Open Rank Lecturer Director of Social Work

The Department
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico Health
Sciences Center invites applicants for a full-time faculty position as Open
Rank Lecturer. The assignment will be through the Office of
Education. The Director of Social Work will be charged with developing a
social work program, administering the program, creating a curriculum to meet
the program's needs, and teaching social work courses. Strategic planning
to meet short- and long-term goals will be essential. The Director will
ensure program success by collaborating with constituents, internal and
external stakeholders, state mental health agencies, and the social work
programs of other higher education institutions.

Other duties
will include:

• Oversight for
  the creation of an advisory board, which will provide support, expertise, and
  assistance in shaping the overall direction of the program.
• Supervision of
  all program employees, including a project coordinator, field practicum
  coordinator, social work instructors, administrative staff, and student
  workers.
• Creation of
  leadership and learning opportunities for students.
• Utilization of
  online technologies to support program curriculum and initiatives.
• Support for
  social work research and professional development opportunities to improve the
  knowledge and skills of social work practitioners statewide and faculty at
  UNMHSC and other institutions.
• Working jointly
  with the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) and other
  applicable agencies and organizations to support state social work objectives
  of strengthening family systems, addressing child welfare issues, identifying
  vulnerable populations, and similar social work foci.
• Collaboration
  with the University of New Mexico Hospital to expand practicum placements.
• Providing
  regular reports of program activities and outcomes to collaborators and
  stakeholders, within and outside of the university.
• Acting as an
  advocate for the work of the program with the New Mexico Legislature, state
  agencies, and national organizations and agencies.
• Active
  participation in national and state professional and interdisciplinary
  organizations and taskforces to encourage the inclusion of social work
  initiatives related to research and program planning.
• Identifying
  local, state, and federal funding opportunities to support and develop the
  program's mission and goals.
• Exploring the
  possibility of expanding the program nationwide (dependent on additional
  funding).
• Management of
  finances to meet program goals.
  
• Pursue grant
  writing to secure financial support.
  
• Present on the
  program's research efforts and activities to leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work or counseling
• Licensed in New Mexico
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience coordinating and developing projects and activities, including research.
• Two or more years of experience in social work education and/or social work research.
  
• Administrative experience including budget review and grant writing.
  
• A history of working in public/population health setting or social work setting, or social work-related organization.
  
• Experience supervising and evaluating staff.
  
• A
  demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and
  varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's
  mission to serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicant's accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and the names, addresses and contact information for three professional references. This position will remain open until filled. A selection committee will invite the most promising applicants for interviews. For Additional Information Contact: Caroline Bonham, MD Vice Chair for Community Behavioral Health Policy cbonham@salud.unm.edu

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