Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The successful candidate will teach core MSW courses (Practice, HBSE, Research, Policy) with the opportunity to update curriculum as well as develop new curriculum in their area of expertise. This is a remote position in our fully online MSW program.

Position Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in a 30-credit load.
2. Advise students.
3. Help develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of the students.
4. Interview students for admission to the program.
5. Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment and retention activities.
6. Pursue a scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and publication.
7. Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
8. Supports the continuous development of the Social Work Department.
9. Honor the NASW Code of Ethics.
10. Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.

Qualifications

1. A required Doctorate or PhD (Social Work preferred), in addition to an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
2. Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
3. Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
6. Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
7. Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common mission.
8. 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.

Supplemental Information

The Social Work Department has five full-time faculty. The BSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974 and MSW program is also fully accredited by CSWE. The Social Work Department at Eastern University educates and prepares students to be competent advanced generalist (MSW) social work practitioners who are knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate representatives of God's mercy and justice in meeting common human needs with particular attention to vulnerable and oppressed populations and communities.

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 support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

• Affidavit;
• FBI Criminal Record Check;
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.