Social Work Instructor

Great Basin College • Elko, NV

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About The Position

Great Basin College is seeking a full-time, 9-month Social Work Instructor and Practicum Coordinator to help launch its new online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The position may be based at any GBC campus location: Elko, Ely, Pahrump, or Winnemucca. The instructor will help develop and deliver a high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum, support program implementation and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, and prepare students to serve individuals, families, and communities, particularly in rural and frontier settings.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Social Work Program Director, the Dean of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health, college colleagues, and community partners. The position includes curriculum development, teaching, student advising and mentoring, program assessment and continuous improvement, and strengthening field education opportunities. The role requires a commitment to GBC’s mission to serve rural Nevada and may involve driving to other campuses, overnight travel within the service area, and travel to several state-wide or national meetings each year.

This is a 9-month, end-of-August-to-mid-May contract paid over 12 months. The budgeted salary range is $60,000–$85,000, with salary based on relevant education and experience, internal equity, and budgets.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Professional social work practice experience.
• Commitment to social work education and the professional values and ethical standards of the social work profession.
• Ability to apply professional social work practice experience and knowledge to curriculum development, program implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, college administration, community partners, and field education professionals.
• Interest in supporting CSWE accreditation requirements and developing processes to demonstrate program compliance.
• Ability to use online learning platforms and instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Commitment to student mentoring, academic advising, and student success.
• Commitment to GBC’s mission to serve rural Nevada.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in social work.
• Experience in social work education, curriculum development, program assessment, or accreditation.
• Experience working with rural, frontier, underserved, or diverse populations.
• Experience developing community partnerships and coordinating field education or practicum opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in GBC’s new Bachelor of Social Work program as assigned.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the BSW curriculum to align with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Participate in developing course objectives, learning outcomes, instructional materials, assignments, and assessment strategies.
• Support preparation for and pursuit of CSWE accreditation, including documentation, program assessment, data collection, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and community partners to identify and develop appropriate field education and practicum opportunities for students.
• Support development of program policies, procedures, student learning assessments, and other materials needed for program implementation and accreditation.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, professional development, and preparation for social work practice.
• Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Serve on college committees and participate in departmental and institutional activities as assigned.
• Maintain professional engagement and remain current with developments in social work practice, education, and accreditation standards.
• Travel to other GBC campuses and attend state-wide or national meetings as needed, potentially involving overnight stays.

Benefits

• University match for the employee’s 19.25% retirement contribution; faculty retirement plan participants are 100% vested on their first day.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Generous sick leave, with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych employee support.
• Free parking.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty employees, up to six credits per semester.
• Unlimited credits for eligible dependents at a reduced rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level