EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: A STUDY OF JOBS FOR DOCTORAL GRADUATES

• Published in: Journal of social work education Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 195 - 209
• Main Author: Anastas, Jeane W.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Routledge 01-04-2006; Council on Social Work Education; Council On Social Work Education; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Academic disciplines; Academic education; Advertising campaigns; Careers; College Faculty; Counselor Training; Doctoral Degrees; Doctoral postgraduates; Doctoral Programs; Doctoral Students; Educational Policy; Employee qualifications; Employment; Employment Opportunities; Employment Qualifications; Faculty Recruitment; Forecasts and trends; Graduate Students; Graduates; Job Applicants; Job searching; Medical practice; Occupational Qualifications; Opportunity; Postdoctoral Education; Professors; Qualifications; Research Methodology; Social Work; Social Work Education; Social workers; Study and teaching; Universities; United States
• ISSN: 1043-7797; 2163-5811
• DOI: 10.5175/JSWE.2006.200400426

Analysis of a 1-year sample of advertisements for faculty positions in social work examined (1) the number of positions available in 2001-2002, (2) the nature of these positions and their settings, and (3) the qualifications sought in applicants. Findings suggest there were more academic jobs available than there were doctoral graduates seeking them in the year studied. Employment settings were diverse. In addition to the doctorate, the master of social work degree, practice knowledge and experience, and willingness to teach at baccalaureate and master's levels were the qualifications most commonly mentioned in the advertisements.