Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work

BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY

MSW Faculty Member
ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position
See online posting

SUMMARY:

Full-time, tenure-track, teaching faculty member to teach in the Master of Social
Work (MSW) program offered in collaboration with Goshen College. The
synchronous, online program specializes in mental health and emphasizes student
learning through recorded micro lectures, Zoom classes and an innovative approach to
student assessment. Teach MSW courses in macro practice, research and policy at the
specialized and generalist levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 3-credit-hour MSW courses (4 work load hours each) and serve as
  faculty field liaison to total 30 work load hours each year. For example, teach
  two courses in fall, two courses in spring, and two courses in summer, and
  serve as a faculty field liaison for about eight students in spring and another
  eight students in summer.
• Teach generalist and specialized practice courses such as macro social work
  practice, policy, and research/evaluation in alignment with CSWE’s nine
  competencies.
• Prepare course outlines and assignments that mimic social work practice,
  choose textbooks and utilize our innovative approach to assess student
  performance.
• Prepare recorded micro lectures.
• Facilitate evening Zoom classes (1 hour/week per course) with active and
  engaged learning practices.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in department, school and college meetings. Serve on institution-wide committees. Engage in professional and community service.
• Mentor students through advising and recruiting activities.
• Contribute to Bluffton University’s strong tradition of excellence in teaching
  and research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required qualifications:

• Masters of social work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Doctoral degree.
• 2 years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Commitment to the integration of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices and
  spirituality into MSW education.
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Bluffton University.
• Live in or be able to travel to Bluffton, Ohio. If working from a distance,
  willing to travel to Bluffton three times a year. Willing to travel to Goshen,
  IN, occasionally.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in social work.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college/university level, including
  online teaching.
• With a commitment to building a diverse faculty and staff, underrepresented
  persons are encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily a sedentary position with frequent attendance of group or individual
meetings in other buildings on campus. Some travel off-campus required for
conference attendance and/or off-campus meetings.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.

APPOINTMENT:

Summer 2025

DEADLINE:

Review of applications begin Dec. 2, 2024, and continues until the position is filled.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Required:

Applications are considered complete when the following materials have been
received at hr@bluffton.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or vita
• Three letters of reference submitted directly from referee
• Completed supplementary application

CONTACT:
Amy Craven
Assistant to the Academic Dean
1 University Drive
Bluffton OH 45817-2104

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton
University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a
commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist
beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.