Assistant Professor of Social Work

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated faculty member to teach core social work courses at Eastern University. This role targets primarily the online MSW program while requiring a presence for potential BSW teaching. Candidates should have an MSW and preferably a PhD and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position emphasizes faith and character as part of its educational mission. The university is located in Chesterbrook, PA, fostering a vibrant community committed to justice and integrity.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program and a PhD in Social Work or DSW preferred.
• Minimum of two years post‑MSW practice experience.
• Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.

Responsibilities

• Teach core social work courses.
• Advise students.
• Help develop academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of students.
• Interview students for admission.
• Supervise students as needed.
• Assist with information sessions and orientations.
• Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Uphold vision of the Social Work Department.
• Pursue a scholarly agenda.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commitment to collaboration

Caring and compassion

Integrity

Competence

Accountability

Education

MSW from a CSWE accredited program

PhD in Social Work or DSW preferred

Job description

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The successful candidate will teach core social work courses (Practice, HBSE, Research, Policy) with the opportunity to develop new curriculum in their area of expertise. While this role will primarily serve our fully online MSW program, this is not a remote position. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the St. Davids, PA campus to accommodate potential teaching assignments within the residential BSW program. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies the mission of faith, reason, and justice. The MSW program has a trauma‑informed focus from the lens of a Christian worldview.

Position Responsibilities

1. Teach courses.
2. Advise students.
3. Help develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of the students.
4. Interview students for admission to the program.
5. Supervise students, as needed.
6. Assist with information sessions, orientations, and other student recruitment and retention activities.
7. Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
8. Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
9. Pursue a scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and publication.

Qualifications

1. MSW from a CSWE accredited program and a PhD in Social Work or DSW preferred.
2. Minimum of two years post‑MSW practice experience.
3. Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
6. Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
7. Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common mission.
8. Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the University’s mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional work.

Statement of Non‑Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam‑era, Genetic Information and Non‑Discrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University‑administered programs, or employment practices and programs.