AsstAssociate Professor of Clinical Social Work

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Job Description

• Teach in an innovative online Master of Social Work program with substantive focus on trauma-informed clinical incumbent would be expected to teach courses full-time totaling 24 graduate credits that include but are not limited to MSW foundation MSW clinical practicum education and/or electives courses.
• Instruct asynchronous online courses using Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system and online media that align with program standards.
• Contribute tostudent growth and development through student advising mentoring participating in student orientations and professional development labs and supervising student professional development e-portfolios.
• Assist with the CSWE reaccreditation process program growth program assessment and curriculum design and delivery.
• Maintain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) status in the State of Minnesota.
• Instruct courses in varied locations at varied times and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute tostudent growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program the department the college the university and the greater community.
• Support Winona State Universitys mission to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
  

Salary Range: $64066 - $186015; Commensurate with Rank Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in social work or related discipline by August 2028.
• Earned MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
• Minimum of two-years post-MSW degree clinical practice experience.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work licensure (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota by start date in August 2026.
• Evidence of trauma-informed social work practice research scholarship and/or creative activity.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE accredited social work program.
• Experience in advising students.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
  

Preferred Qualification

• Prior experience teaching in an online MSW program.
• Experience using online technology and learning management systems to enhance online learning and teaching.
• Evidence of effective graduate teaching skills.
• Evidence of trauma-focused clinical practice experience.
• Record of scholarly and/or creative work.
• Experience in design and delivery of asynchronous MSW courses.
• Demonstrated interest in the integration of diversity research policy practice communities expertise and practice immersion experiences throughout the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and engage well with diverse students faculty administrators and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation or reaccreditation processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying an honoring strengths-based orientation to diverse individuals and communities.
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
  

Other Requirements

Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeabletolawfullyaccept employmentintheUnitedStatesby the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information
  

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review begins November 5 2025

Appointment Date: August 17 2026

Primary Location: Rochester MN

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858 Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing engineering psychology business and computer science. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester WSUs Rochester campus is located in Minnesotas third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry arts and culture and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State Universitys mission is to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information visit .

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Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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