Social Work Faculty Program Director
About The Position
Saint Xavier University’s College of Liberal Arts and Education invites applications for an open-rank faculty member to serve as program director for its developing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The university seeks a candidate with significant experience in, or aptitude for, BSW program development, curriculum design, field education, and assessment. The appointment may be tenure-track, requiring a doctorate in addition to an MSW, or professional practice, a long-term professional appointment for which a doctorate is not necessarily required. The director position is currently an 11-month appointment. The director teaches 9 credits each semester during fall and spring, with a 3-credit course release in each semester for director duties. The planned start date is January 1, 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester. Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by their values, including service to underserved communities. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized for social mobility and student diversity. The program director will lead development and accreditation of the BSW curriculum, teach undergraduate Sociology and Social Work courses, and perform service to the department, college, and university. Tenure-track faculty will conduct scholarship to meet tenure requirements; professional practice faculty will engage in professional outreach related to Social Work.
Requirements
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
- At least two years of post-master’s social work practice experience.
- Demonstrated experience in or potential for BSW program development or leadership, including curriculum design and field education.
- Substantive experience with assessment, accreditation preparation, and competency-based evaluation.
- A doctorate is required for a tenure-track appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate for a professional practice appointment.
- Prior leadership in launching or significantly developing a social work program.
- Experience supporting pathways from BSW to MSW program development.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and accreditation of a new BSW curriculum, including syllabi, curriculum, alignment with CSWE competencies, and accreditation materials.
- Teach undergraduate courses in Sociology and Social Work.
- Perform service to the department, college, and university.
- For a tenure-track appointment, conduct scholarship to meet tenure requirements.
- For a professional practice appointment, engage in professional outreach related to Social Work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
