Rural MSW Program Architect — Visiting Professor

adams

Alamosa (CO)

On-site

USD 51,217 - 64,021

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work to design and launch the first MSW program and serve as its inaugural MSW Program Director. Fall 2026 start; teaching in 2027 in Department of Sociology.

The role focuses on accreditation readiness with CSWE and EPAS, field education design, and building partnerships with local health and human service agencies to support rural students and workforce needs.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited institution.
Demonstrated leadership through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and other academic/professional activities in social work.
Minimum of two years of professional experience in social work settings.
At least two years of university teaching or leadership experience.
Strong teaching focus and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development: Lead a cross-functional team to co-create a curriculum for an MSW program aligned with CSWE EPAS.
Accreditation Leadership: Direct the multi-year CSWE accreditation process and prepare benchmark documents.
Field Education Design: Establish a robust field education program with a field manual and affiliation agreements.
Strategic Growth: Develop a hiring plan for future MSW faculty and lead student recruitment/admissions.
Community Engagement: Build relationships with local healthcare providers and human service organizations.
Teaching and Advising: Teach in the MSW and/or Sociology department starting in 2027.