MSW Program Director (Online) - Associate/Professor

Northern Illinois University; Steiermark; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the inaugural Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director and to lead the program through initial CSWE accreditation.

The role combines academic leadership, curriculum design, budgeting, and teaching of online MSW courses, with a focus on partnerships with state boards, field education, and diversifying the social work workforce.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Social Work or a closely related field.
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two years of post-MS W professional practice experience.
• Demonstrated experience with CSWE accreditation processes.
• Record of scholarly publication and research presentations at professional conferences, commensurate with rank.
• Experience in higher education administration and leadership.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional and educational technologies for course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of the online MSW program, including CSWE accreditation, curriculum, and staffing.
• Manage marketing, recruitment, admissions, and field placement processes for MSW students.
• Provide academic leadership and ensure instructional excellence within the MSW program.
• Conduct program evaluation and data analysis to support continuous improvement and growth.
• Organize and lead program meetings and initiatives.
• Collaborate with institutions of higher education, local education agencies, the Illinois State Board of Education, and other stakeholders to strengthen preparation pathways and diversify the social work workforce.
• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with the missions of the program, college, and university.
• Develop and manage program budgets and administrative operations; teach courses within the online MSW program.
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development and program advancement.

Skills

PhD or EdD

MSW CSWE

MSW practice

CSWE accreditation

Scholarly publications

Higher ed leadership

Educational technology

Education

Doctoral degree in Social Work

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Tools

Instructional technologies

Job description

Northern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the inaugural Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director and to lead the program through initial CSWE accreditation.

The role combines academic leadership, curriculum design, budgeting, and teaching of online MSW courses, with a focus on partnerships with state boards, field education, and diversifying the social work workforce.