Director of the Master of Social Work Program

Saint Mary's College

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Saint Mary's College Master of Social Work program invites applications for
an open rank, tenure-track faculty member and appointed Director beginning Fall
2026. Candidates with significant experience seeking a term (non tenure-track)
position are also highly encouraged to apply.

The MSW program at Saint Mary’s College is a mission-centered online clinical
social work program that has an emphasis on healthcare and clinical social
work/mental health career pathways for graduates. The program has undergone its
third site visit in candidacy under the 2022 EPAS and is awaiting word on final
accreditation. Social work education is an area of excellence at Saint Mary’s,
with an on-campus BSW program that was fully accredited in 1998. While the
program is delivered online, the Director is an in-person, not remote,
position.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by CSWE or CASWE and a doctoral degree, preferably in social work. Graduates of Master's programs outside of the United States or Canada must have their transcripts approved by CSWE ISWDRES prior to applying.
• Two years post-MSW practice experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation through participating in writing a self-study or benchmark document and/or conducting assessment for CSWE accreditation.
• Knowledge of online program planning, competency-based assessment, curriculum development, and monitoring students' progress.
• Knowledge of higher education governance policies and regulatory compliance.
• Academic leadership experience in an MSW or BSW program (managing faculty and staff; budget development and resource allocation; experience with program evaluation and continuous quality improvement).
• Active involvement in professional social work organizations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require visa sponsorship from the College, either now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• License in clinical social work preferred, but not required; willingness to earn license in clinical social work if not yet earned.

Responsibilities

• Serving as Program Director for the Master of Social Work Program (renewable term).
• 12-month, in-person appointment with a reduced teaching load (3 courses per year) while serving as director.
• Teaching at the MSW level with a possibility of teaching at the BSW level.
• MSW Program student academic and career advising.
• College, Departmental, and MSW Program service including required service on committees.
• Engaging in scholarly and professional activities.
• Recruiting and retaining students in the MSW Program.
• Serving as the principal representative of the MSW program to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Coordinating and overseeing the MSW Program’s CSWE accreditation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees