Assistant Professor of Social Work (Virtual) Fixed Term - IFO
About The Position
Southwest Minnesota State University's Undergraduate Social Work program is seeking a dedicated and student-centered full-time faculty member to join our dynamic and growing team. This position is fully virtual, teaching four asynchronous online courses per semester (12 credits total), with a focus on the generalist social work curriculum and academic advising. The person hired for this position would be required to be on campus for seven duty days per academic calendar (duty days in August, January and Commencement in the spring). The travel to and from campus, and housing would be the responsibility of the faculty member. With 327 current undergraduate students - more than 80% enrolled online- our program is expanding rapidly. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality online education and advising students both academically and professionally, in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards. Applicants must live in the United States at time of employment.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited university
- Two years of post MSW work experience
- Documented teaching experience in social work in higher education
- Experience teaching social work courses with online course delivery and online asynchronous delivery technologies in higher education
- Be licensed as a social worker in Minnesota or be able to obtain license in Minnesota by the start date of this role
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree in human services profession (Ph.D., DSW, or other terminal degree)
- Demonstrate commitment to student centered approach in education
- Ability to work across differences
- Demonstrated commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics
- Experience in developing and expanding a social work program
- Ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages, enhancing cross cultural engagement
Responsibilities
- Teaching four asynchronous online courses per semester (12 credits total)
- Focus on the generalist social work curriculum and academic advising
- Deliver high-quality online education
- Advising students both academically and professionally
- Alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
