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Assistant Professor - Human Services Job at University of Alaska

University of Alaska Anchorage, AK 99508

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-08-23
  • Location
    Anchorage, AK 99508
  • Job Title
    Assistant Professor - Human Services
  • Gender
    Both
  • Job Number:524092
  • Classification:Assistant Professor (F9)
  • Grade:UNAC Grade 30
  • Work type:Faculty Full-time, On Campus
  • Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
  • School/Business unit:UAA College of Health
  • Location:Anchorage
  • Categories: Education/Instructional

Position Summary:

The Department of Human Services is searching for colleagues who will bring expertise in tribal child welfare and tribal human services, youth development, substance use treatment, and/or corrections and community re-entry. The department has a strong interest in new faculty members who can teach across the AAS and BHS curriculum and who offer expertise in the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Ability to address gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and geographic diversity is an important competence that new faculty will bring to the department.

Duties:

1001. Engage in instruction that fosters student effectiveness in the provision of human services in diverse contexts, and that is consistent with accreditation requirements. 2. Engage in instruction in hybrid formats through in person and on-line delivery within the courses for which they are responsible. 3. Infuse technology in their instruction and achieve student-learning outcomes to strengthen digital literacy among students. 4. Advance student writing and communication competencies within all their courses. 5. Instruct students in ways that are consistent with best practices in student retention and success. 6. Link instruction to students’ practicum experience achieving integration between courses and practicum. 7. Advance the use of competence-based electronic portfolios in the courses for which they are responsible so that students can document their learning processes, achievement of learning outcomes, and distinctive qualities as human services professionals at the undergraduate level. 8. Take leadership for and/or collaborate with colleagues in advancing funding and projects for workforce development in tribal child welfare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and/or corrections and community re-entry. 9. Collaborate with community organizations in advancing opportunities for students in service learning, civic engagement, and/or practicum. 10. Facilitate opportunities for adult learners to become aware of human services education and careers, enter degree or other educational programs, and achieve success in their educational and career pathways. 11. Collaborate with faculty across multiple campuses in the advancement of human services within local communities.Essential
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
1. Strong interpersonal skills.
2. Coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
3. Ability to teach students and advance their core values.
4. Knowledge and core competencies in public, nonprofit, and tribal human resources.
5. Ability to create, sustain, and strengthen practicum opportunities in human service organizations serving diverse
populations.
6. Knowledge of human service trends and workforce development challenges in Alaska and/or nationally.
7. Skills in assessment of academic programs.

Typical Experience:
1. Experience in working with diverse and underrepresented groups and populations in human services.
2. Experience in interdisciplinary instruction in human services.
3. Background in working with adult learners and/or students who are new to higher education.

Preferred Experience:
4. Prior experience as an adjunct instructor in human services or related areas and/or experience as an adjunct instructor or practicum instructor.
5. Experience in workforce development.


Required Education or Training:

Master’s degree in an area relevant to human services with at least three years of post-degree practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. or the professional doctorate.
2. Licensure in a profession relevant to human services.



Salary Information:

Assistant Professor, Bipartite or Tripartite, Full-time, 9 months per year (mid-August to mid-May) and full employee benefits package. Salary is based upon the level of academic appointment, applicable preparation, and experience.



Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach the following to your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Example of writing
  • Contact information (email address and phone number) of three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position at the time of hire.
  • This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. This is not a remote position, work on campus is required.

  • To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/


The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Yvonne Chase, Department of Human Services, at ymchase@alaska.edu or 907-786-6438.


Advertised: 09 Mar 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:




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