Asst/Associate Professor of Clinical Social Work

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

88d • $64,066 - $186,015

About The Position

Teach in an innovative, online Master of Social Work program with substantive focus on trauma-informed clinical practice. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses full-time, totaling 24 graduate credits that include, but are not limited to MSW foundation, MSW clinical, practicum education, and/or electives courses. Instruct asynchronous, online courses using Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system and online media that align with program standards. Contribute to student growth and development through student advising, mentoring, participating in student orientations and professional development labs, and supervising student professional development e-portfolios. Assist with the CSWE reaccreditation process, program growth, program assessment, and curriculum design and delivery. Maintain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) status in the State of Minnesota. Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs. Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field. Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. Contribute to student growth and development including student advising. Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community. Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in social work or related discipline by August 2028.
• Earned MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
• Minimum of two-years post-MSW degree clinical practice experience.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work licensure (LICSW) in Minnesota by start date in August 2026.
• Evidence of trauma-informed social work practice, research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE accredited social work program.
• Experience in advising students.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching in an online MSW program.
• Experience using online technology and learning management systems.
• Evidence of effective graduate teaching skills.
• Evidence of trauma-focused, clinical practice experience.
• Record of scholarly and/or creative work.
• Experience in design and delivery of asynchronous MSW courses.
• Demonstrated interest in the integration of diversity, research, policy, and practice communities’ expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse students and faculty.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation or reaccreditation processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses full-time, totaling 24 graduate credits.
• Instruct asynchronous, online courses using Desire2Learn/Brightspace.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and mentoring.
• Assist with the CSWE reaccreditation process.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.
• Provide service to the university and community.

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)
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Professional development and tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees