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

1. A required Doctorate or PhD (Social Work preferred), in addition to an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
2. Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
3. Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
6. Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
7. 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.
8. 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.