MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work

Grand View University; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grand View University in Des Moines, IA, offers a full-time, 8-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Social Work for Fall 2027. The role is in-person on campus in Des Moines, with teaching across the MSW program, advising, and service responsibilities.

The candidate will teach 12 credits per fall and spring, potentially including summer teaching, and engage in scholarship and program assessment, curriculum development, and community activities, with opportunities for

Formación

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program; doctorate in social work or related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• At least two years post-master’s social work practice experience.
• Ability to teach across MSW and BSW curricula; principal assignment to master’s program.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 12 credits per fall and spring (8-month contract).
• Deliver courses face-to-face and blended/online, day and evening.
• Participate in advising, curricular revisions, and assessment.
• Engage in scholarship and service to university and community.

Conocimientos

Teaching across curriculum

Face-to-face & online/blended teaching

Student advising

Scholarly engagement

Educación

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Doctorate in social work or related field by 2027-08-01

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job Location: DES MOINES, IA 50316, Position Type: Full Time, Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work

Full-Time (8 month) Tenure Track position

Fall 2027

This position is In-Person at our campus in Des Moines, Iowa.

DUTIES

The selected candidate will serve as a faculty member of the MSW program on an 8-month contract. The teaching load is 12 credits each fall and spring semester. Courses taught will be a combination of face-to-face and blended/online formats carried out in day and evening schedules. Summer teaching may be expected. The candidate will participate in activities serving the department and university, such as student advising, curricular revisions, and assessment. The candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarship endeavors and participate in activities serving the university and community.

APPLICATION

• Letter of introduction
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
• Copies of all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are satisfactory at this time)
• Complete contact information for three references

All applicants should submit their materials through our online application process.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and an earned doctorate in social work or related field by August 1, 2027.
• Candidates must have at least two years post-master’s social work degree practice experience.
• Candidatesmust be able to teach courses across the social work curriculum at both the MSW and BSW level, although principal assignment will be to the master’s program.
• Must be willing to teach in face-to-face and online/blended platforms, during the day and evening, and if necessary, interdisciplinary courses.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to provide leadership through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and/or other academic and professional activities in social work commensurate with rank.
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate ongoing professional development as teachers, scholars, and practitioners through activities that support the program’s missions and goals.
• Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to advising and student engagement to support academic success.
• The candidate musthaveprovenability to work with colleagues and students from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in providing leadership, curriculum development, and program assessment in social work higher education; teaching at the graduate level; and familiarity with face-to-face and blended/online platforms. Interest in teaching clinical and research courses a plus.

Priority given to candidates with interest in:

• Teaching courses associated with clinical practice
• Teaching courses associated with research methods.