Associate Professor / Full Professor, Social Work/Director of Faculty Development at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The Director of Faculty Development is a key member of the Dean’s Office. This position provides strategic leadership for faculty development and advancement across the School of Social Work, strengthening support for full-time faculty in teaching, research, and service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. This permanent academic faculty position is 12-month and on-site at the University of Nevada, Reno. Position Responsibilities In collaboration with the Dean’s Office, the Director will provide leadership in the following areas: Faculty Development and Mentorship: Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive faculty development initiatives aligned with the School’s mission, institutional goals, and strategic priorities. Develop structured mentoring and professional development opportunities that support faculty growth, retention, and career advancement. Faculty Evaluation: Lead the School’s annual faculty evaluation processes, including annual performance reviews, ensuring consistency, transparency, fairness, and alignment with School and University policies and standards. Faculty Orientation and Professional Growth: Develop and implement comprehensive faculty orientation programs and ongoing professional development and training opportunities for faculty across all ranks and career stages. Promotion and Tenure: Support tenure-track faculty in navigating the promotion and tenure process, including providing guidance on portfolio development, documentation, and preparation for retention, promotion, and tenure reviews. Provide similar career advancement support to non-tenure-track and teaching faculty. Facilitate the school's tenure and promotion processes. Career Advancement and Mentoring: Provide direct mentorship to junior, teaching, and other full-time faculty, with particular attention to professional development, career planning, advancement, and successful integration into the School. Policy and Academic Leadership: Collaborate with the Dean and Associate Dean on faculty-related policies, procedures, and initiatives that strengthen academic programs and promote effective faculty engagement and success. Assessment and Continuous Improvement: Contribute to a culture of assessment, innovation, and continuous improvement by evaluating faculty development initiatives and using findings to inform future programming and School-level priorities. Will also be engaged in Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation-related assessment and activities. Teaching Responsibilities In addition to administrative and faculty development responsibilities, the Director will contribute to the School’s instructional mission by teaching undergraduate and graduate Social Work courses across program modalities, including in-person and online instruction. This position offers an experienced faculty leader a unique opportunity to shape the professional development and career advancement of faculty across all ranks while contributing to the School of Social Work's continued excellence, innovation, and growth. Required Qualifications PhD in social work or related field. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution and 2 years of post-MSW experience. 5 years of progressively responsible academic leadership experience in higher education, with demonstrated experience in faculty development, mentoring, evaluation, and academic personnel processes. Tenured or tenure-eligible. Experience with CSWE accreditation review. Record of teaching and scholarly achievemen