Director of Social Work Asssistant Professor
Director of Social Work Asssistant Professor
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Misericordia University invites applications for the position of Program Director of Social Work starting Fall 2025. This tenmonth nontenure track faculty position to be hired at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor carries with it significant administrative responsibilities including the recruitment and retention of students the maintenance of accreditation standards and leadership through the CSWE reaccreditation process program learning outcome assessment budgeting hiring and scheduling of faculty etc. An MSW in Social Work from a university that is accredited is required at the time of appointment; a Ph.D. is preferable.
The director will be expected to advance this established program within the university community as well as throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. They will work to enhance a dynamic contemporary curriculum by which undergraduate students will learn content and skills consistent with CSWE accreditation requirements and with NASW professional guidelines. They will foster a dynamic respectful and challenging learning environment within the program and university fostering integration and collaboration.
Candidates should have meaningful experience in facetoface and virtual classroom instruction course design and learning outcomes assessment. Prior experience in leadership and supervisory roles especially in the context of successful (re)accreditation is highly desirable.
Misericordia University is committed to student faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal.
Misericordia University celebrating its centennial in 2024 and founded by the Sisters of Mercy offers baccalaureate masters and doctoral degrees and is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The universitys approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide acclaim.
Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For confidential consideration applicants should submit a cover letter that outlines the applicants qualifications in addition to a curriculum vitae and two letters of reference at under Faculty Opportunities or by email to Leane Pace at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
