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This position is dually assigned to the Psychology and Social Work programs. The faculty will receive course assignments (50%) from the Department of Psychology and from the Department of Social Work (50%). Annual evaluations will be conducted by the Chair of the Department of Social Work in collaboration with the Chair of the Department of Psychology.

The Department of Psychology provides students with the tools necessary to develop critical and analytical skills to examine the human mind, brain, and behavior. Our undergraduate programs address a versatile background of the major areas within psychology, along with the opportunity to select courses to fit their personal interests. As a highly diverse program at CSU Pueblo, the field of psychology is enormous, with many subfields. Some areas pertain to animals, while others are focused on the behavior of humans. Other areas focus on abnormal behavior or complex social and emotional behavior, while the cognitive area focuses on how people perceive, learn, remember, and think. The programs provide students with a versatile background with many career and educational opportunities.

The Department of Social Work at Colorado State University Pueblo offers nationally accredited bachelor and master degree programs for students in Southwest Colorado. The Department of Social Work at CSU Pueblo prepares BSW generalist practitioners to engage in a global society across diverse systems of all sizes, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with interventions grounded in scientific inquiry. Students will utilize an antiracist, anti-oppressive perspective to enhance life and dignity for all people in a rapidly changing world. Our social work program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1982. CSWE is the premier organization for accreditation of social work programs.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses in the Bachelor of Social Work program, and two courses in the Bachelor’s level psychology program.

Description of Job

This non-tenure-track, nine-month position (with summer teaching possibly available) provides teaching, scholarship, and advising/service to the Departments of Psychology and Social Work on the main campus in Pueblo and satellite campus in Colorado Springs (approximately 35 miles from Pueblo). In particular, the position will serve as the instructor for the Campus Connections mentoring program in the Department of Social Work, which includes collaboration with community partners and recruitment of students and youth to participate in the program. This includes the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester. The position reports directly to the Psychology and Social Work Department Chairs. Annual evaluations will be completed by the Social Work Department Chair in collaboration with the Psychology Department Chair. The position will teach half-time in the Psychology Department and half-time in the Social Work Department.

Primary Duties

• Teaching Bachelor level psychology and BSW/MSW social work courses and advising students. This includes the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester preparation of materials, syllabi, measuring student learning outcomes, ordering and using appropriate textbooks, preparing all methods of evaluation and grading the work submitted, monitoring attendance for compliance with university standards, and recording grades. Recruitment of students and youth for the Campus Connections courses, collaboration with local partner agencies. Participation in CSWE accreditation compliance activities and carrying an advising load comparable to others in the department, curricular updates and changes are included. The candidate must maintain office hours.
• Building and maintaining a focused research agenda. Developing and implementing appropriate research studies, presenting results of this work at appropriate conferences, and publishing this work in discipline-appropriate, peer-reviewed publications.

Ancillary Duties

• Attending Discover Day or Enrollment Extravaganzas, traveling to Colorado Springs for enrollment events, recruitment of students.
• Service to the department, the college, the university, the community, and the profession through membership and leadership on various committees, both standing and ad hoc, consultation in various capacities, presenting educational in-services to entities, serving as a board member, and other such activities.

Salary Range:
$49,000 to $50,000 per nine-month academic year. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology with an M.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited institution
• Understanding of DSM diagnosis and mental health treatments; understanding of social and psychological impacts on human development.
• Experience teaching and managing a mentor program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the Campus Connections mentoring program.
• Experience teaching across the Psychology and Social Work curriculum with expertise in practice, policy, or research coursework
• Evidence of ability to develop and modify curricula
• Experience in a position requiring the ability to teach, mentor, and network with Mentoring Programs in Pueblo, the 10th Judicial Courts, teaching assistants, and social work interns.
• Experience in a position involving recruitment of university students as mentors and community youth as mentees.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter)
• a current resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred
• three professional references with current contact information within the online application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above or an application not completed in its entirety will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Thursday, October 17th, 2024, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via Benefit Hub

About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.