Social Work Instructor

Nevada System of Higher Education•Elko, NV

6d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Great Basin College is hiring a full-time, 9-month Social Work Instructor and Practicum Coordinator to help launch its new 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 online social work curriculum that prepares graduates to serve individuals, families, and communities, particularly in rural and frontier settings. Working collaboratively with the Social Work Program Director and the Dean of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and implementation, support Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation efforts, and teach undergraduate social work courses. The position may involve driving to other GBC campuses, with possible overnight stays, to coordinate students and programs across the service area. The role also offers opportunities to attend state-wide or national meetings requiring overnight travel. The appointment is a B Contract for nine months, from the end of August to mid-May, with pay distributed over 12 months. The budgeted salary range is $60,000–$85,000, 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 profession’s values and ethical standards.
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 collaborate 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 the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada.
Must be eligible to work in the United States; GBC cannot support employment sponsorship.

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 in alignment with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Help develop course objectives, learning outcomes, instructional materials, assignments, and assessment strategies.
Support CSWE accreditation preparation and pursuit, including documentation, program assessment, data collection, and continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with faculty and community partners to identify and develop 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 on 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 stay current with developments in social work practice, education, and accreditation standards.
Drive to other GBC campuses as needed to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area, with possible overnight stays.
Participate in state-wide or national meetings that may require overnight travel.

Benefits

University matching contribution of 19.25% to the retirement plan; faculty are 100% vested on the 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 days.
ComPsych employee support.
No state income tax.
Free parking.
Reduced-rate tuition for faculty employees: up to six credits per semester.
Unlimited credits for eligible dependent children under the stated eligibility conditions.