Faculty Specialist II - Professional Specialist - School of Social Work - Tenure Track

Job Description

Program Leadership & Administration:

• Provide strategic leadership for the BSW program by overseeing operations, student support structures, and program evaluation.
• Ensure full compliance with CSWE accreditation standards, including preparation of self-studies, annual reports, and coordination of site visits.
• Develop, implement, and assess strategic initiatives that promote program quality, relevance, growth, and community impact.
• Lead continuous improvement processes by managing program-level assessment and ensuring alignment with university expectations.

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Guide the design, review, and enhancement of the BSW curriculum to remain responsive to accreditation requirements and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen evidence-based, culturally responsive pedagogy across all BSW courses.
• Lead efforts to thoughtfully and ethically integrate artificial intelligence (Al) into teaching and learning to prepare students for contemporary and emerging social work practice.

Recruitment and Retention:

• Oversee student recruitment, admissions processes, academic advising structures, and retention strategies to sustain a strong and diverse student body.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, ensuring timely and empathetic responses to student concerns.
• Champion student success through innovative initiatives that promote academic achievement, professional preparedness, and well-being.

Partnerships & Community Engagement:

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with community agencies, educational partners, and professional organizations.
• Serve as an ambassador for the BSW program, representing it to external stakeholders and advancing collaboration.
• Develop and sustain partnerships that enrich student learning, field opportunities, and workforce development.

Other Duties:

• Teach courses in the BSW program as assigned, ensuring high-quality instruction and student engagement.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional committees, supporting institutional development and policy-making.
• Advocate for program needs with School, College, and University leadership. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the School of Social Work.
• Promote equity, access, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practices in social work education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution, or be an ABD doctoral candidate from an accredited institution with the expectation of completing the degree within one year of hire.
• Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program, with at least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Meet eligibility requirements for appointment at the rank of Faculty Specialist II.
• Demonstrate experience with CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation processes, including competency-based curriculum development.
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience in hybrid, online (asynchronous, synchronous, or partially synchronous), and other technology-enhanced formats.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and planning skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and support students.