Assistant Professor, Social Work (9 Month)

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Human Services at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Work. Qualified applicants will possess a doctorate in social work with specialization in CSWE-accredited programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester on Social Work and Field Supervision. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. The Assistant Professor of Social Work is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 2026. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2026 and will continue until an applicant is hired. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, student advising and mentoring, and engagement with community partners supporting field placements. A Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program is required; a doctorate in social work or a related field is strongly preferred. Experience in field education, supervision, and applied practice is expected. Course delivery may include both in-person and online modalities. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and re-affirmation procedures.

Requirements

• Doctorate in social work with specialization in CSWE-accredited programs.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Experience in field education, supervision, and applied practice.
• Basic knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and re-affirmation procedures.
• 2 years of field experience in Social Work.
• Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others.
• Well-developed written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language.
• Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task.
• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment.
• Willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS).
• Ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.
• Stamina to teach classes as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching online.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester on Social Work and Field Supervision.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Continue to develop expertise through research and scholarship.
• Participate in faculty governance and campus life.
• Engage with community partners supporting field placements.
• Classroom instruction.
• Student advising and mentoring.
• Engagement with community partners supporting field placements.

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree