MSW faculty member
Assistant or Associate professor of Social Work
Full time, 12 month, tenure track position
SUMMARY:
Full-time, tenure-track, teaching faculty member to teach in the Master of Social
Work (MSW) program offered in collaboration with Goshen College. The synchronous,
online program specializes in mental health and emphasizes student learning through
recorded micro lectures, Zoom classes and an innovative approach to student assessment.
Teach MSW courses in macro practice, research and policy at the specialized and generalist
levels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach 3-credit-hour MSW courses (4 work load hours each) and serve as faculty field liaison to total 30 work load hours each year. For example, teach two courses in fall, two courses in spring, and two courses in summer, and serve as a faculty field liaison for about eight students in spring and another eight students in summer.
- Teach generalist and specialized practice courses such as macro social work practice, policy, and research/evaluation in alignment with CSWE’s nine competencies.
- Prepare course outlines and assignments that mimic social work practice, choose textbooks and utilize our innovative approach to assess student performance.
- Prepare recorded micro lectures.
- Facilitate evening Zoom classes (1 hour/week per course) with active and engaged learning practices.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in department, school and college meetings. Serve on institution-wide committees. Engage in professional and community service.
- Mentor students through advising and recruiting activities.
- Contribute to Bluffton University’s strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required qualifications:
- Master’s of social work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Doctoral degree.
- 2 years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
- Commitment to the integration of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and spirituality into MSW education.
- Commitment to the mission and core values of Bluffton University.
- Live in or be able to travel to Bluffton, Ohio. If working from a distance, willing to travel to Bluffton three times a year. Willing to travel to Goshen, Ind., occasionally.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in social work.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college/university level, including online teaching.
- With a commitment to building a diverse faculty and staff, underrepresented persons are encouraged to apply.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily a sedentary position with frequent attendance of group or individual meetings
in other buildings on campus. Some travel off-campus required for conference attendance
and/or off-campus meetings.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.
APPOINTMENT:
Summer 2025
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begin Dec. 2, 2024, and continues until the position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Required:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials have been received
at hr@bluffton.edu.
- Letter of interest
- Resume or vita
- Three letters of reference submitted directly from referee
- Completed supplementary application
CONTACT:
Amy Craven
Assistant to the Academic Dean
1 University Drive
Bluffton OH 45817-2104