Social Work Program Coordinator / Faculty

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM COORDINATOR / FACULTY

(9/10 Mo-Tenure Track)

Number of Openings: 1

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Social Work

Reports to: Dean of Arts & Sciences

Campus Location: Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Status: Exempt / Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

Instructors provide high-quality instruction that supports student learning and fosters a positive learning environment in the classroom. The primary responsibility is teaching and evaluating students in assigned courses. Instruction is delivered on-site throughout the college’s five-county service area and may also be offered through online teaching formats. Instructors communicate with students outside of class and perform a variety of administrative duties, including committee work, assessment, registration, and advising.

The Social Work Program Coordinator role builds upon these instructional responsibilities by contributing to the academic excellence and institutional success of Cleveland State Community College through leadership in social work education. This includes providing high-quality instruction, student advising, and ongoing program development. The coordinator ensures alignment with CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) standards and core social work competencies, supports community partners and field supervisors, and strengthens pathways that support student transfer and matriculation into BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying coursework.
• Valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and teach classes as assigned in accordance with course descriptions, course syllabi, departmental guidelines, and approved instructional formats, including on-site instruction throughout the college’s five-county service area and online delivery as applicable.
• Fulfill all instructional requirements required by Cleveland State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
• Remain current in the instructional field and in effective teaching methodologies.
• Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and obtain approval for any commitments that may affect employment responsibilities.
• Be accessible to students for advising, academic assistance, and support based on the instructional format.
• Participate in institutional and academic unit meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all required records and report grades as prescribed by the Registrar.
• Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures.
• Participate in division, student, and academic year evaluations as required by the college.
• Support and participate in the college’s recruitment and retention efforts.

Social Work Program Coordinator Responsibilities

• Meet program core competencies established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and support student achievement of credentialing standards required by CSWE-accredited four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs.
• Maintain and update field education partnerships and coordinate field education orientation for all Social Work students.
• Evaluate student performance using a variety of course assessment strategies while maintaining and safeguarding all required academic records. Collect, analyze, and report student learning outcome data, in collaboration with Institutional Research (IR), to support Assessment of Academic Achievement and Curriculum (AOAC) processes.
• Represent Cleveland State Community College in social work education by participating in local and regional advisory groups and professional meetings, including but not limited to SETNIAC (Southeast Tennessee Interagency Council), the UTC College of Social Work Advisory Council, the SAU (Southern Adventist University) College of Social Work Advisory Council, and the Bradley County Schools CTE (Career and Technical Education) Human Services Advisory Council.
• Build and sustain partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and stakeholders through marketing initiatives, advisory board participation, field placement coordination, and student recruitment events.