"Assistant Professor of Social Work (Virtual) Fixed Term - IFO"

Job Description

Southwest Minnesota State University’s Undergraduate Social Work program is seeking a dedicated and student-centered full-time faculty member to join our dynamic and growing team. This position is fully virtual, teaching four asynchronous online courses per semester (12 credits total), with a focus on the generalist social work curriculum and academic advising. The person hired for this position would be required to be on campus for seven duty days per academic calendar (duty days in August, January and Commencement in the spring). The travel to and from campus, and housing would be the responsibility of the faculty member.

With 327 current undergraduate students – more than 80% enrolled online- our program is expanding rapidly. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality online education and advising students both academically and professionally, in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards. Applicants must live in the United States at time of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited university
• Two years of post MSW work experience
• Documented teaching experience in social work in higher education
• Experience teaching social work courses with online course delivery and online asynchronous delivery technologies in higher education
• Be licensed as a social worker in Minnesota or be able to obtain license in Minnesota by the start date of this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in human services profession (Ph.D., DSW, or other terminal degree)
• Demonstrate commitment to student centered approach in education
• Ability to work across differences
• Demonstrated commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics
• Experience in developing and expanding a social work program
• Ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages, enhancing cross cultural engagement

This is a fixed term position that will end following the final duty day of spring semester 2027. There is no guaranteed renewal beyond one year.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 12/15/2025.

Required Document to submit for consideration: Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, Statement on how you demonstrate Code of Ethics, and Diversity Statement

Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

Telework (Yes/No): Yes