Position Description
The successful candidate will teach core MSW courses (Practice,
HBSE, Research, Policy)with the opportunity to update curriculum as
well as develop new curriculum in their area of expertise. This is
a remote position in our fully online MSW program
. The MSW
program has a trauma-informed focus from the lens of a Christian
worldview.
Eastern University is known for its emphasis on faith, reason, and
justice. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies
this mission.
Position Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in a30-credit load.
- Advise students.
- Help develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of
the students.
- Interview students for admission to the program.
- Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment
and retention activities.
Pursue a scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and
publication.
Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
Supports the continuous development of the Social Work
Department.
Honor the NASW Code of Ethics.
Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
Qualifications
- A required Doctorate or PhD (Social Work
preferred), in addition to an MSW from a CSWE-accredited
program.
- Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
- Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within
online education.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
- Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and
integrity, competence and accountability.
- Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with
fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony,
and belonging as we join together to achieve our common
mission.
- Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the
University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the
University’s mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to
integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional
work.
Supplemental Information
The Social Work Department has five full-time faculty. The BSW
program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974 and MSW program is
also fully accredited by CSWE. The Social Work Department at
Eastern University educates and prepares students to be competent
advanced generalist (MSW) social work practitioners who are
knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate representatives of God’s
mercy and justice in meeting common human needs with particular
attention to vulnerable and oppressed populations and
communities.