"BSW Program Director"

The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for the position of Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position for which we will consider ranking at the assistant or associate professor level. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Practicum Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who is student-centered and embraces the advancement of inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release each semester for administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or DSW required, in social work or sociology
• MSW required, with 2 years (or the equivalent) of post MSW professional practice

Essential Functions:

The BSW Program Director oversees the Social Work & Sociology department which includes the following functions:

• Teaching (in multiple formats including online)
• Academic Advising
• Ensures compliance with CSWE standards
• Annual Assessment reports
• Schedules all department meetings
• Schedules all courses in the department, and creates teaching assignments for all full time and part time faculty
• Oversees the BSW community advisory board
• Works with BSW field coordinator to ensure quality practicum placements and trained site supervisors
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Participates in School and college service
• Maintaining an active research agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Prior experience with preparing for CSWE reviews (e.g. self-study, site visits, etc.)

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: Unlimited paid sick time, 14+ paid holidays per year, Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD), Life insurance, Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation, 403(b) defined contribution plan, 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available, Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester, etc. Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply.