MSW Program Faculty, Assistant Professor of Social Work

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Augustana University invites applications for a MSW Program faculty at an Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026 to assist in preparation of MSW students.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

The ideal candidate will

demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the MSW program
actively participating in curriculum design and development and review for the new MSW program
work with the MSW Program leadership in fulfilling the programs mission and goals
enhance graduate student experience by serving as academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University and entry into professional practice.
maintain compliance with CSWE standards for explicit/implicit curriculum field placement and assessment

Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.

Required Qualifications:

an MSW from a CSWE accredited school required
a doctorate in social work or a closely related field required
at least two years of post-MSW professional experience
high degree of interest ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency

Preferred Qualifications:

doctorate degree in Social Work or related discipline
successful teaching experience in social work education

Interacting with students faculty and administration with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and shared governance must be top values of the candidate.

Location:

Augustanas location in Sioux Falls South Dakota () provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks over 40 miles of greenways a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical retail and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls SD.

Benefits:

Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance dental insurance life insurance AD&D short- and long-term disability retirement plan tuition assistance holiday vacation and sick pay.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants are asked to submit the application materials listed below in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process please reach out to Official website: .

Please send: (1) a cover letter (2) a statement of teaching philosophy (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (4) a curriculum vita (5) and a list of 3 references electronically to .

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

Augustana University invites applications for a MSW Program faculty at an Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2026 to assist in preparation of MSW students. Major Areas of Responsibility:The ideal candidate willdemonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the MSW ...