Position Information

　　Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

　　Department 00167 - CSW Social Research Institute

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Track Non Tenure Track

　　New Position to Begin July 1, 2024

　　Details

　　The University of Utah, College of Social Work, Social Research Institute ( SRI ) invites applications for a 12-month career-line faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor with responsibilities for contract procurement, management, and related administrative responsibilities as necessary. This is a non-tenure track position intended to be a long-term position within the University’s Career-Line Faculty structure, with a renewable contract. The University of Utah and the College of Social Work- SRI value candidates who have contract management and research experience working in health and human services, workforce services, or public benefit programs, and possess a strong commitment to improving outcomes for historically underrepresented populations.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Master of Social Work degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or related degree.A minimum of three years of post- MSW social work practice.Demonstrated experience in research-related contract work with public health and human social service entities.Candidates must be familiar with a wide range of basic and advanced statistical techniquesCandidates must have an expert working knowledge of and be able to use at least one statistical programming language such as R, SPSS , Stata, or SAS .Demonstrated experience in problem solving, conflict resolution, mediation, consensus building, consulting, group facilitation, and coordination involving large public organizations.Capacity to make recommendations, while maintaining neutrality, to achieve shared goals and objectives.Excellent communication, organization, time management, and task completion skills.Ability to set expectations effectively, follow up, organize groups, successfully execute tasks, and complete projects in a high-quality and timely manner.Expertise in establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with human service networks, partnerships, associations of government, and/or community non-profit organizationsExperience with public child welfare agencies or other health and human service, workforce development or public benefit delivery agencies. Familiar with federal and state laws affecting practice in these agencies in Utah.Ability to use Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to travel two or -three times monthly throughout Utah, and sometimes within the continental United States.Valid Utah driver’s license, automobile, and automobile insurance required.Preferred Qualifications

　　Ph.D. (or ABD ) in Social Work.Five or more years of post- MSW micro and/or macro practice.Knowledge of graduate social work academic, administrative, and field education structures, culture, policies, and procedures.Ability to work effectively with social work faculty at all Consortium universities.Current knowledge of leading trends in policy, practice, interventions, training, research, and literature in public child welfare and/or health and human services in Utah.Knowledge of boilerplate terms and conditions used by large public agencies, together with experience with university contracts and terms and conditions.Experience with Title IV-E contracts.Experience working in or with a large-scale urban public child welfare agency, workforce development, and public benefits agencies serving diverse populations and communities.Research or evaluation expertise, including study design, statistical analysis, and reporting.Demonstrated experience working with information technology staff with expertise in databases, learning All Preferred management systems, e-learning, and business intelligence systems.Demonstrated publication and/or funding history as PI of grants or contracts.Responsibilities

　　SRI has a faculty position open for a successful candidate to support and carry out grant and contract work on significant contracts with various Health and Human Services public agencies in Utah. The successful candidate will preferably already have experience as Principal Investigator (PI) of grant and contract work with such entities. Outstanding research and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite. The candidate will be expected to help SRI generate extramural funding for independent and collaborative research projects and to work well in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment in the Department and in the University community. Evidence of securing external grant funding will be a big plus.

　　This position will report to the Director of the Social Research Institute ( SRI ), Dr. Chad McDonald. This position will be responsible for the coordination, implementation, and successful completion of significant contract work with Utah’s Department of Workforce Services and Department of Health and Human Services, including directly supervising staff who are supporting the contract work. Candidates are expected to assist in providing consultation to study investigators in the areas of protocol development, study design, analysis plan, sample size/power calculations, and interpretation of study data. Candidates are also expected to consult with the Directors of SRI and seek out opportunities to become involved in statistical leadership through teaching, supervision, mentoring, and/or developing their own methodological research. Candidates are expected to actively expand their own research knowledge as well as administrative capacity. The successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to professionally interact daily with key personnel both internally and externally as aspects of the scope of work are negotiated, including deadlines and other tasks being completed in a timely manner.

　　College, University, and Environment:

　　The University of Utah has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 115 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation and is the flagship of the Utah System of Higher Education. The University is located in Salt Lake City at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. This location offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, with ten world-class ski resorts and five national parks within hours of the city. Salt Lake City is the center of a metropolitan area with a population of approximately one million residents, has extensive arts and cultural activities, and has a major international airport with a Delta Airlines hub and direct flights to most U.S. cities and direct international flights to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Mexico City. The area has received international recognition for its new light rail system, foodie culture, downtown renewal, and increasing diversity. In 2017, U.S News and World Report ranked Salt Lake City as the 10th best place to live in the nation. Utah is home to 8 federally recognized Native American Tribes, and the University has recently published it’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgement ( https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/indigenous-land-acknowledgement/ ).

　　The College of Social Work ( CSW ), established in 1937, is the only institution in the Intermountain West that offers all three degrees in social work: BSW , MSW , and PhD. In 2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked the College of Social Work #28 in the nation, and Academic Analytics ranked the CSW #19 in the nation for NIH grant funding. The CSW houses a number of research entities providing faculty and students research opportunities and support for the development and implementation of funded research projects including: the Social Research Institute; the Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development; and the Utah Criminal Justice Center. Currently, CSW faculty are conducting a number of federally funded, state-funded, and foundation-funded translational research projects to advance social work research and innovate evidence-based practices for vulnerable populations. The College’s Goodwill Humanitarian Building features state-of-the-art clinical training suites equipped with one-way mirrors and audio-visual technology for real-time clinical supervision and feedback, as well as a sophisticated psychophysiology lab for cutting-edge social work neuroscience.

　　The College is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; we strive to recruit faculty from all backgrounds, and make every effort to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here. The University of Utah recognizes that a multi-faceted faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses.

　　EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

　　383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　To inquire about this posting, email:[email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　Notice

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

　　Special Instructions for Candidates

　　Application Process: Candidates must submit a letter of application detailing their interest and qualifications; a full curriculum vitae; and a list of three professional references with contact information (external to University). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Faculty Search Committee Chair, Dr. Chad McDonald, at (801) 885-7233.

　　Open Date 01/12/2024

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Requisition Number PRN01164CF

　　Type Faculty