"BSW Program Director"

Hiring Department

Social Work

Job Description

Per accreditation mandates, the BSW director must devote, at minimum, 35% effort to the administrative aspect of the position. The BSW director oversees the undergraduate social work program, participates in campus recruiting/orientation events; makes determinations on transfer course equivalency issues; addresses student-related issues; plans and facilitates BSW student orientations; assists in course schedule development; provides advising support and advising for social work students; assists in conducting graduation audits and oversees the required BSW admissions process for pre-social work majors. This is a 12-month NTT position that requires teaching courses each semester as a regular part of the workload as well as service on School and University-level committees. Additional responsibilities include annual updates of the BSW Student Handbook, review of content for BSW website, annual CSWE report generation, and required accreditation and five-year review reporting.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates will have an MSW from an accredited social work program, five years of post-master’s social work experience, and licensure as a clinical social worker is preferred.
• Candidates with prior teaching experience in higher education are preferred.
• Seeking candidates with the ability to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive culture and embody social work’s core values of service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.

Application Materials

All applications must be submitted through the UMSL HR Careers portal. Please combine all application materials into a single PDF and upload it to the portal. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Semi-finalists may be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited for a campus visit and asked to submit a list of references.

Application Materials

• Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and anticipated contributions to our social work program
• Curriculum Vitae indicating degree attainment, previous experience in social work practice, and any administrative experience
• A teaching statement reflecting teaching philosophy and prior teaching experience inclusive of curriculum development

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately but will be accepted until the position is filled

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.