Establish program priorities, communicate program updates,
facilitate collaborative decision-making, and recommend policies
and procedures that support effective program operations.
Represent the MSW program within the School, College, and
appropriate institutional committees and initiatives.
Lead ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and
Accreditation Standards in collaboration with the Department Chair,
Practicum Director, faculty, and institutional partners.
Coordinate and maintain accreditation documentation, reports,
assessment evidence, substantive change materials, and other
required submissions.
Monitor accreditation requirements, prepare for reviews and
site visits, and ensure the program remains current with CSWE
standards and expectations.
Lead the ongoing development, review, implementation, and
revision of the MSW curriculum to ensure rigor, consistency,
currency, and alignment with program goals and CSWE
competencies.
Lead implementation of the MSW assessment plan, including
collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of student
learning and program outcome data.
Collaborate with faculty to evaluate student achievement of
CSWE competencies and use assessment findings to guide continuous
program improvement.
Recommend faculty teaching assignments based on expertise,
program needs, accreditation requirements, and workload
considerations.
Support orientation, communication, mentoring, and professional
development of full-time and part-time faculty.
Collaborate with admissions, enrollment, marketing, advising,
and faculty to support recruitment, enrollment, orientation,
retention, and student success.
Serve as a resource for students and promote engagement,
belonging, professional identity development, licensure
preparation, leadership, and connection to the social work
profession.
Collaborate with the MSW Practicum Director to integrate
classroom and practicum education.
Support practicum policies, curriculum connections, and
development of community partnerships that expand high-quality
practicum opportunities.
Identify opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation
based on student needs, workforce trends, community needs, and
developments within the social work profession.
Teach 15 credit hours per academic year, with teaching
responsibilities adjusted to reflect the administrative
responsibilities of the Program Director position.
Maintain professional competence and engage in scholarly,
professional, practice, and service activities consistent with
faculty expectations.Model ethical and professional conduct
consistent with the NASWCode of Ethicsand the values of the
social work profession.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in social work
(DSW or Ph.D.), a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a
CSWE-accredited program and two or more years of post-MSW practice
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a master’s-level social work license
and have experience in higher education and academic leadership.
Preferred qualifications include knowledge of DSW programs and
accreditation standards, a record of effective, student-centered
teaching, experience with innovative, online instructional methods,
and experience developing and teaching asynchronous courses.
To Apply:
Interested applicants may apply online at
www.ccis.edu/jobs . Date of first
consideration is September 30, 2026 and review of applications will
continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this
position, please submit the following:
- Completed Columbia College application
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three references from
professional colleagues
- Leadership philosophy
- Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before
employment)
Other Requirements: Ability to satisfy, within the
parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable
federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a
condition of employment.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation
should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The
employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel,
reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or
crawl. Employees must be able to type on a computer keyboard and
use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside
weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and
physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain
equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually
mild.
Interested applicants may apply online at
https://www.ccis.edu/careers . Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every
duty and responsibility required by the employee in the
position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by
employment status. For more information please see
https://www.ccis.edu/careers
.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon
a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may
include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement,
performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit
history, driving history, and criminal history of public
record.
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experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The
college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall,
fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and
the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of
Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and
venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all
current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the
link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at
573-875-7495 for a printed copy.
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