Field Education Director and Assistant/Associate Professor in the Online Undergraduate Social Work Program

Greenville University•Greenville, IL

About The Position

Greenville University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Field Education Director for its CSWE-accredited online Bachelor’s in Social Work program. The role includes teaching online undergraduate courses at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, leading the BSW field education program, overseeing student practicum placements, and developing relationships with field practicum agencies. The position also assists with providing mental health counseling services to GU students. The start date is August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to Greenville University’s Christ-centered liberal arts mission through teaching, field education leadership, student engagement, curriculum and program development, service to the university and community, and professional and scholarly activity. Faculty are expected to integrate Christian faith and learning, contribute to a Christ-centered community, participate in university meetings and activities, and support students and colleagues. The position also assists the Director of the Social Work Program with other duties as assigned. Greenville University has approximately 700 residential students and is located in Greenville, Illinois, about 50 miles east of St. Louis. The annual salary band is $29,250–$88,000, with individual rates determined by qualifications, performance, departmental equity, market rates, and budget. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work.
At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
Passion for Christ-centered higher education and dedication to integrating faith and learning in the field.
Deep commitment to student success and learning.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate in social work or a related discipline.
Social work licensure (LCSW).
Two or more years of successful online teaching experience, with a record of student learning and engagement documented through course evaluations.
Experience coordinating an undergraduate or graduate social work field education program.
Experience teaching social work field seminar courses.
Experience with animal-assisted services or veterinary social work.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Greenville University’s mission through activities that advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
Lead the BSW field education program, including coordinating student practicum placements, assessing field learning outcomes, maintaining relationships with existing practicum agencies, and adding new practicum sites.
Teach assigned undergraduate courses using best-practice teaching and learning strategies and following standard policies and procedures.
Assist with developing new concentration(s) in the BSW program.
Develop and implement course curriculum, help evaluate it, and assess student learning outcomes.
Engage students, maintain established office hours, and provide consultations, answers to questions, and informal mentoring.
Participate in professional organizations, campus committees, and scholarly work, including presentations and publications.
Provide strategic thinking in support of the University’s goals and Strategic Priorities, and contribute to the university community, external partners, and general audiences.
Participate in faculty, committee, and other meetings.
Contribute to the development of a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars.
Continue growing in personal commitment to and effectiveness in integrating Christian faith and learning, and provide servant leadership among faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
Participate in extracurricular activities that support and encourage students, colleagues, and staff.
Assist with providing mental health counseling services to GU students.
Assist the Director of the Social Work Program with other duties as assigned.