Rural MSW Program Director & Curriculum Leader

CSWE Career Center; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 51,217 - 64,021; Full time

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work to lead the design and launch of its first MSW program and serve as inaugural MSW Program Director.

The role focuses on accreditation readiness, field education development, and building partnerships with local agencies as momentum grows toward 2027 teaching assignments in the Department of Sociology.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited institution.
• Experience leading curriculum development and program accreditation.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching and academic administration.
• Ability to develop field education programs and affiliation agreements.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and rural community needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for an MSW program aligned with EPAS.
• Direct CSWE accreditation efforts and prepare benchmark documents.
• Establish field education program with agency affiliations.
• Develop hiring plans for MSW faculty and lead admissions processes.
• Engage with local healthcare providers to align program needs.
• Teach and advise in MSW and/or Sociology departments (2027).

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching

Leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

CSWE accreditation knowledge

Doctorate preferred (DSW or related)

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, CO seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work to lead the design and launch of its first MSW program and serve as inaugural MSW Program Director.

The role focuses on accreditation readiness, field education development, and building partnerships with local agencies as momentum grows toward 2027 teaching assignments in the Department of Sociology.