"Open Rank Professor of Social Work, Tenure Track"

Open Rank Professor of Social Work, Tenure Track

Company: Malone University

Job Location: Canton, Ohio

Category: Social Work

Type: Full-Time

Email: provost@malone.edu

Biblical Principles and Expectations:

Faculty help to further Malone's mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.

I. University Overview

Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends-Eastern Region denomination, Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:

• Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world.
• Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith.
• Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts.
• Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level.
• Explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.

II. University Expectations

• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, all faculty must affirm Malone's Doctrinal Statement and agree to live in keeping with Malone's Community Agreement.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A commitment to integrating faith and learning within the academic discipline.
• Become a participant in our supportive academic community, in which we grow together in love of God and neighbor, toward the people we were created to become.

III. Job Summary

Malone University seeks an Open Rank Professor of Social Work, including the Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) Program and the new Master's of Social Work (MSW) Program that will be launched in the fall semester of 2026. This position may include teaching ground and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. It is a tenure-track, 10-month position.

The successful candidate will possess the qualifications necessary to assume primary responsibilities for generalist and clinical and mental health micro- and mezzo-level social work practice methods, but also may teach social work research and other macro-level courses as needed. Depending on experience and candidate strengths and experience, the position may include administrative responsibilities for the programs.

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain an average teaching load of 27 credit hours per academic year
• Willingness to teach courses on campus and online in both the BSW and MSW Programs
• Review and revise courses
• Willingness to develop online courses
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in student assessment
• Work as a team with social work faculty toward continued program development
• Provide support for accreditation
• Participate in service opportunities at Malone University, within the community, and within the church
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, professional publications, national, state, and community peer-reviewed and invited presentations, etc.
• Integrate Christian faith into course curriculum
• Participate in a Christian Faith Integration course during the second year

V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education; preferably in both the ground and online teaching delivery formats
• Online course development experience is preferred
• Willingness to integrate Christian faith into course curriculum

VI. Education and Experience

• A Ph.D. or DSW is preferred
• ABD may be considered
• A minimum of two years of experience in the practice of social work, post-Master's degree
• LISW eligibility in Ohio is preferred

VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Virtual or in-person classroom teaching with normal physical demands of an office setting

VIII. Application Process

Please submit the following application materials:

1. letter of application
2. curriculum vitae,
3. completed Malone University faculty application form
4. Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt:
   Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or less) in which you:
   * Discuss your faith in relationship to the University's Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
   * Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
5. research statement
6. teaching philosophy
7. statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline
8. names and contact information for three professional references

Apply to: Dr. Christina Schnyders, Provost
Email to: provost@malone.edu

The review of applications will begin in February of 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.