Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director
- Employer
- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 2, 2022
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Posted: June 1, 2022
Level: Director 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Thursday, June 30, 2022
Location:
Charter Oak
55 Paul Manafort Drive, New Britain, CT 06053
**This position is remote**
State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.
Equity Statement:
The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
Summer 2022
Position Summary:
The BSW Program Director is responsible for directing the Bachelor of Social Work program, including positioning the program to acquire and maintain Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation; recruiting, hiring developing, and assessing faculty; working with Admissions to recruit students; advising and working with Advising to provide student support; overseeing the curriculum; establishing practicum/internships experiences in conjunction with the BSW Field Director; and conducting community outreach to establish partnerships essential to the program. The Director also teaches one course per semester.
Incumbents are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution education.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
Under the direction of the College Provost, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director is responsible provides leadership in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with program faculty and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; developing a system to obtain the required documentation; and planning and leading accreditation site visits. Other duties include:
Starting Salary:
$90,300-$122,559 approximate annual* plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu
CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
Posted: June 1, 2022
Level: Director 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Thursday, June 30, 2022
Location:
Charter Oak
55 Paul Manafort Drive, New Britain, CT 06053
**This position is remote**
State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.
Equity Statement:
The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
Summer 2022
Position Summary:
The BSW Program Director is responsible for directing the Bachelor of Social Work program, including positioning the program to acquire and maintain Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation; recruiting, hiring developing, and assessing faculty; working with Admissions to recruit students; advising and working with Advising to provide student support; overseeing the curriculum; establishing practicum/internships experiences in conjunction with the BSW Field Director; and conducting community outreach to establish partnerships essential to the program. The Director also teaches one course per semester.
Incumbents are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution education.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
- Experience with CSWE accreditation;
- Three or more years’ teaching experience, preferably in an online environment;
- Three or more years' higher education program administration;
- Experience developing curriculum
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience administrating a BSW or MSW program in an online format;
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree;
- One (1) of more years' of experience implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles;
- One (1) or more years' experience implementing Inclusive Design Principles;
- Two (2) or more years’ experience with Online Course Development
Under the direction of the College Provost, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director is responsible provides leadership in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with program faculty and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; developing a system to obtain the required documentation; and planning and leading accreditation site visits. Other duties include:
- Supervises the BSW Field Director;
- Recruits and selects program faculty (adjunct) to serve as instructors and course developers;
- Evaluates faculty, integrates programs for their professional development, and develops the faculty as a team or “department”;
- Works with faculty to ensure that curriculum is current using best practices in curriculum design, teaching, learning strategies, and national accreditation requirements;
- Develops and manages articulation agreements with feeder colleges in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office and Admissions;
- Provides outreach to the social work community, including establishing practicum sites for the students in collaboration of the BSW Field Director
Starting Salary:
$90,300-$122,559 approximate annual* plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu
CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
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