Assistant Professor of Social Work

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University; Saint Davids (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate educator to join their online MSW program. This tenure-track position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of social work education, focusing on trauma-informed care through a Christian lens. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and fostering student growth in a supportive environment. If you are committed to integrating faith and professional practice while making a difference in the lives of students and communities, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team of faculty and contribute to a mission that emphasizes justice, compassion, and integrity.

Qualifications

• MSW required, PhD preferred; 2+ years post-MSW experience.
• Strong teaching record, especially in online education.

Responsibilities

• Teach social work courses and advise students.
• Assist with internship programs and student recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

MSW from a CSWE accredited program

PhD in Social Work or DSW

Job description

The successful candidate will teach social work courses such as practice, HBSE, research, and policy with an opportunity to develop curriculum in an area of expertise. This position is currently planned to be primarily within our fully online MSW program, which has a focus on trauma-informed care from a Christian worldview. Teaching assignments are determined by programmatic need and may include course work in the BSW program at the St. Davids, Pa campus. The position is Tenure Track.

Eastern University is known for its emphasis on faith, reason, and justice. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies this mission.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses.
• Advise students.
• Assist with the internship program.
• Help develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of the students.
• Interview students for admission to the program.
• Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment and retention activities.
• Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
• Pursue a scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and publication.

Minimum 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
• Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.

Commitment:

• 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.
• 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.

The Social Work Department has seven full-time faculty. The BSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974 and MSW program since 2024. The Social Work Department at Eastern University educates and prepares students to be competent, generalist (BSW), and advanced generalist (MSW) social work practitioners who are knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate representatives of God’s mercy and justice in meeting common human needs with particular attention to vulnerable and oppressed populations and communities.

This mission is accomplished through: 1) preparing students for social work practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; 2) educating students about the values and ethics of the profession and to ethically integrate a Christian perspective embodying empathy, justice, and the dignity and worth of each person; and 3) educating students to use critical analysis and scientific inquiry to develop a social work knowledge base and skills.