Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Tenure Track Faculty Position (open rank) - Addressing Health Equity in Age-Related Disorders |
| Department |
School of Social Work |
| Salary |
Open |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers University School of Social Work (
RUSSW) invites applications for an
open rank tenure-track appointment to begin no later than September 1, 2025. This scholar will be part of the
Addressing Health Equity in Age-Related Disorders (AHEAD) cluster hire initiative. This multidisciplinary initiative seeks to advance knowledge of neurodegenerative disorders, treatments, and technology solutions, promote quality of life among individuals, families, and communities, and develop a deep understanding of the social, racial, and ethnic health disparities associated with the onset and treatments of neurodegenerative disorders to map a path towards health equity. As part of the
AHEAD initiative, the
RUSSW
seeks a scholar dedicated to advancing excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement with a focus on equity in aging, neurocognitive diversity, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and mental health in middle and later life. The scholar also will join the
RUSSW Hub for Aging Collaboration as a core faculty member.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field.
A Master of Social Work with clinical social work practice experience in health (especially in aging, neurodegenerative disorders, and/or dementia) is strongly preferred. Applicants should have strong methodological training, demonstrated research productivity, potential for publication in high-impact journals, and excellent teaching and communication skills. Prior experience with community-engaged research is preferred, as well as evidence of participation in cross-disciplinary and/or cross-sectoral research projects. Faculty members are expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research agenda, teach in the programs of the School (
BASW,
MSW,
DSW, and Ph.D.), supervise Ph.D. students, and engage in service to foster the missions of the
RUSSW and the University.
The
AHEAD Cluster is supported by funds from the
Rutgers Presidential Diversity Hiring Initiative. These appointments are intended to advance Rutgers's goals toward building diversity, equity, and inclusive (
DEI) excellence on our campuses. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, age, religion, language, disability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more. The
RUSSW is also committed to advancing diversity in all areas, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement at all levels.
Faculty who join the
RUSSW will have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse states in the nation and with a student body that represents a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Our faculty is an open and collegial group, with a commitment to the success of our pre-tenure faculty and to continued development of faculty at all ranks. To support these efforts, the Faculty Diversity Collaborative in the Office of University Equity and Inclusion provides individualized and targeted supports throughout career development to increase faculty engagement, ensure effective and inclusive mentoring, expand networking opportunities, and develop leadership skills to foster a sense of belonging and professional growth for diverse faculty in the academy.
In their cover letter, candidates should address their current interests or activities, as well as contributions to
DEI, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values
DEI. The cover letter should also include a research statement detailing how the applicant's research interests align with the
AHEAD initiative. Please also highlight any relevant practice experience (e.g., in health and aging, with people with dementia). Along with this cover letter, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of references, and at least one writing sample. Formal review of applicants will begin starting October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Curriculum Vitae, letter of application (with cover letter), list of references, and at least one writing sample are required. The search committee is chaired by Dr. Emily Greenfield, AHEADsearch@ssw.rutgers.edu. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Posting Number |
23FA1359 |
| Posting Open Date |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field. A Master of Social Work and social work practice experience is also preferred, preferably in aging, healthcare, and dementia.
Applicants should have strong methodological training, demonstrated research productivity, potential for publication in high-impact journals, and excellent teaching and communication skills. Prior experience with community-engaged research is also preferred. Faculty members are expected to maintain an extramurally funded research agenda, teach in the programs of the School (
BASW,
MSW,
DSW, and Ph.D.), supervise Ph.D. students, and engage in service to foster the missions of
RUSSW and the University. |
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| Overview |
RUSSW, ranks #12 among
MSW programs in the nation, is among the largest and most diverse social work programs in the United States, offering
BASW,
MSW,
DSW, and Ph.D. degrees to over 2,000 students across three campuses in Camden (Philadelphia metropolitan area), Newark (New York metropolitan area), and New Brunswick, which is the flagship campus and where
RUSSW is headquartered. The School's externally funded portfolio exceeds $50 million.
RUSSW has several strong research centers, including the Center on Research for Ending Violence, the Center for Prevention Science, the Center for Gambling Studies, the Center for Leadership and Management, the Hub for Aging Collaboration, and the Institute for Families.
Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, and a major research university. Rutgers is a member of the Association of American Universities (
AAU), a federation of 62 leading research universities in the US and Canada, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, an academic consortium of Big 10 universities that collectively engage in over $10 billion funded research each year. The abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth was enslaved as a young person by relatives of Rutgers first president. For more information about this history, please visit:
https://www.scarletandblackproject.com/about/.
Outside the School, there are rich opportunities for collaboration with other professional schools at Rutgers, including the Schools of Public Health, Communication and Information, Management and Labor Relations, Criminal Justice, the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, to name but a few.
New Jersey offers a wide range of communities in which to visit, easy access to major cities on the East Coast and Washington, DC, and a great quality of life. |
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Posting Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants should apply online with their curriculum vitae, letter of application/cover letter and list of references. |
| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/218236 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
RUSSW operates on the Rutgers-New Brunswick (headquartered), Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers-Newark campuses in New Jersey. |
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