Assistant Professor, Social Work and Parent Academy Program Director

MOUNT ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY•Delhi Township, OH

About The Position

Mount St. Joseph University is a mission-driven institution grounded in the values of the Sisters of Charity, committed to academic excellence, student success, service, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from individuals who embrace inclusive excellence and share a commitment to the transformative power of education. School of Health Sciences – Department of Social Work MSW Tenure-Track Faculty Position / Parent Academy Program Director Position Summary Mount St. Joseph University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program who will also serve as Program Director of the Parent Academy. This position integrates faculty responsibilities with program leadership and administration of the Parent Academy , a community-engaged family education initiative delivered in partnership with local Catholic schools. The Program Director provides leadership for the implementation, facilitation, evaluation, and expansion of the Parent Academy program, while the faculty component contributes to the teaching, service, and scholarship mission of the MSW program. The Parent Academy is a community-engaged initiative of the Department of Social Work at Mount St. Joseph University that partners with Catholic Inner-city Schools Education (CISE) to support families and strengthen educational pathways for students. The program provides an educational experience for parents and caregivers that equips them with knowledge, resources, and strategies to support their child’s academic success, long-term educational planning, and college and career readiness. The mission of the program is to empower parents to actively support their children’s educational journeys while strengthening partnerships between families, schools, and the university.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Minimum of two years post-MSW professional experience
Terminal degree required: DSW, PhD, EdD, or related doctoral degree in social work or a closely related discipline
Minimum three years of leadership experience
Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education
Experience facilitating groups, community programs, or educational workshops
Experience working with families, schools, or community-based programs
Availability to teach on a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, online)
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Pedagogical Approach to teaching in social work education
Three reference letters

Nice To Haves

Five years of social work experience.
Social work licensure
Commitment to student-centered pedagogy, engaged learning, and social justice
Experience working with historically marginalized and/or first-generation college students

Responsibilities

Teaching graduate social work courses, which may be offered in evening and online formats
Advising and mentoring students
Contributing to the development and enhancement of the social work programs.
Providing service to the department, university, and professional community.
Engaging in scholarly activities and maintaining active involvement in professional organizations.
Fulfilling other duties as assigned to support the mission of the School of Health Sciences and the university.
Implementing the curriculum based on family needs
Coordinating program logistics
Conducting program evaluation and research
Providing outreach to the funders and the community
Supervising staff and students