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Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

Employer
Eastern University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 28, 2021

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Position Summary

The successful candidates will teach social work courses such as practice, HBSE, research, and/or policy with an opportunity to develop and teach elective social work courses in an area of expertise, primarily for the online MSW program. However, depending upon the interests and experiences of the candidate as well as the needs of the department, he/she could also teach courses in the on-ground BSW program.

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

Position Responsibilities

  • Instruction of 30 credits or their equivalent per academic year.
  • Course and program development and maintenance.
  • Advise students.
  • Foster the development of the academic, social and spiritual dimensions of the students.
  • Interview students for admission to the program
  • Assist with Open Houses 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.
  • Engage in service to the university, including department, college and university meetings and committee work.

Qualifications

  • A PhD and MSW from a CSWE accredited
  • Minimum of two years post MSW practice
  • Record of teaching undergraduate BSW courses and online MSW
  • Strong interpersonal and communication
  • Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
  • Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice - and integrity, competence and
  • Commitment to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common
  • 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 is comprised of five full-time faculty and one full-time administrative assistant. The MSW program is in candidacy the inaugural class launched this fall. The BSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974. We educate students to be knowledgeable and skilled general social work practitioners, compassionate agents of God's mercy and justice in meeting common human needs, with pai1icular attention to people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. Our MSW program is dedicated to helping students grow as generalists who practice from a trauma-informed perspective.

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter to include a brief statement of your faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of recommendation/reference to eujobs@eastern.edu.

 

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

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Eastern University

About Eastern University 

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal statement. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes are encouraged to apply.

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