Faculty: Master of Social Work Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks a qualified applicant for a full-time (12-month) faculty program director position in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, housed within the School of Health Professions at the Mequon, WI campus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, teaching, scholarship, and service, and will contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and success of our CSWE-accredited MSW Program.

Applicants must also exhibit a clear dedication to the Christian mission of Concordia University and possess the ability to thoughtfully integrate a biblical worldview with the teaching and practice of professional social work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Teaching and Mentoring

• Develop and deliver high-quality, engaging, and inclusive instruction using a variety of pedagogical approaches in alignment with program goals and CSWE competencies.
• Advise and mentor MSW students on academic, professional, and career development.
• Integrate a Christian worldview in teaching, mentoring, and service, consistent with the Concordia University mission

Program Leadership

• Plan and schedule MSW courses
• Recruit, maintain, and monitor MSW enrollment; manage student admission review process
• Plan and conduct MSW information sessions and student orientations
• Maintain curricular and policy documents related to the MSW program (catalog, student handbook, website, brochures)
• Manage academic disciplinary actions such as student reviews, grade appeals, and special petitions
• Supervise, mentor, and support all social work program personnel; complete annual faculty and staff evaluations
• Develop and monitor MSW annual budget
• Develop, maintain, and facilitate the Department of Social Work's Advisory Board
• Actively participate in the continuous development and refinement of the MSW curriculum to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with professional standards.
• Collaborate with MSW faculty in strategic planning initiatives for the growth and sustainability of the MSW program.

CSWE Accreditation

• Lead and manage CSWE accreditation process including self-study, guidelines, and timelines to ensure continued MSW program accreditation.

Service

• Collaborate with the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program and other academic programs within the School of Health Professions
• Maintain active involvement in program-level and university-wide committees, and uphold general faculty responsibilities (e.g., office hours, faculty meetings, program retreats) as outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook
• Provide service to the MSW program, the School of Health Professions, the University, and the wider community in support of Concordia's mission.
• Other duties as assigned

Research and Scholarship

• Pursue an active peer-reviewed research and scholarship agenda in accordance with standards outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of the intersections of social work and Christianity
• Ability to work independently, and as an effective team member and leader
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge and skills in program, faculty, and student development based on university guidelines and the Social Work Code of Ethics
• Proven leadership and administrative skills within the field of social work in an academic setting
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive relationships with aligned departments, faculty, administration throughout CUWAA and in the community.
• Proven success in both face-to-face and online teaching environments, with a strong understanding of instructional design and student engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (preferably Canvas) to support instruction, communication, and course organization.
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards, including program assessment, curriculum mapping, and competency-based education.
• Capacity to integrate social work values and ethics with a biblical worldview in teaching, advising, and professional interactions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to serve a diverse student population
• Capacity for independent initiative as well as team-based contributions to program development, assessment, and strategic planning.
• Ability to mentor students in both academic and professional development, fostering critical thinking, ethical practice, and reflective learning
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Earned doctorate in Social Work or related field
• Minimum of five years' experience as a practicing social worker
• A record of accomplishment in teaching, research and service in higher education appropriate to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) 12-month faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.