Open date: March 7, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Located within the world's finest public university and one of the most diverse regions in the nation, the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare strives to transform the systems that perpetuate poverty and social disadvantage. Berkeley Social Welfare develops effective multi-level scholars and practitioners committed to solving complex social problems; produces, disseminates and utilizes research to improve social-service delivery and policy through critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge; and prepares the next generation of social workers, researchers and teachers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our society.
The School is seeking a full-time Director of Instruction and Academic Affairs/Academic Coordinator (AC) to provide academic administration for all academic programs, including our accredited Master's in Social Work (MSW) professional degree program, undergraduate major in Social Welfare, doctoral degree program, and graduate certificate programs. The AC will ensure that all curricula are designed and delivered according to mandated accreditation standards, Academic Senate regulations, and educational requirements leading to eligibility for professional licensure as a social worker in the state of California.
Responsibilities include:Supervision
Employee Management
Training
Supports the professional development of their direct reports and assures alignment between programmatic conditions, direct reports, and the instructional mission of the program overall.
Curricular Responsibilities
Program Responsibilities
External Representation
The incumbent will report directly to the Dean. The incumbent will also liaise with the School's academic program committees as needed, collaborate and coordinate with the Student Services Director as needed, and support the preparation of the Dean's annual service charges as appropriate.
The applicant should also be committed to the multiple goals of a public research university, in a diverse, multicultural urban environment.
* A Master's Degree in Social Work, or equivalent international degree.
* A professional licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW in California, or recognized international equivalent).
* At least two years of post-Master's practical social work experience and an established record in field education, especially competency based education;
* Experience in field internship placement, field education curriculum and seminars, developing and overseeing the implementation of various programs associated with the School;
* Managerial experience and proven success in the administrative oversight of complex academic programs;
* Project management experience, including the ability to design and use databases for tracking programmatic outcomes;
* Experience in training of social work pre-professionals and professionals in community-based and/or academic settings;
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an up-to-date perspective both on social work practice and the dynamics of professional social work education;
* Demonstrated knowledge of Council on Social Work Accreditation standards;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) required;
* Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem solving, and business process improvement skills and ability to implement improvement strategies;
* The applicant should also be committed to the multiple goals of a public research university, in a diverse, multicultural urban environment;
* Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with community agencies and staff;
* The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a multiracial/multicultural student population being trained to serve communities of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, race, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - as demonstrated through knowledge of inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, training, professional advisement and comparable experience; and
* Demonstrated working knowledge of the trends in the social work profession and social work education.
* A PhD in social work or closely related field.
* Spanish speaking
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Please describe how your work experience has prepared you for this position.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
References will be contacted for finalists only.
Help contact: d.schiller@berkeley.edu
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.