MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work

Grand View University aspires to serve a varying, multi-faceted community of learners - students, faculty, and staff - in a welcoming environment so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to foster and sustain a campus environment free from imbalance and/or bias, while also preparing students “called and empowered to serve the neighbor so that all may flourish.” At Grand View University, we adhere to the Lutheran tradition of being “rooted and open;” we value differing beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community.

MSW Assistant Professor of Social Work (Full-time, 8 Month Position, Tenure Track):

DUTIES:

The selected candidate will serve as an instructor in the MSW program, teaching courses across the curriculum at the micro, mezzo, and macro level. The teaching load is 12 credits each fall and spring semester, in a combination of face-to-face and blended/online formats carried out in day and evening schedules. Summer teaching may be expected. The candidate will participate in activities serving the department, such as student advising, and contributing to departmental decisions and program development. The candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarship endeavors and participate in activities serving the university and community.

APPLICATION:

All applicants must apply through our online application system. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2025.

To be considered for the position, candidates must email the following documents to RHELM@grandview.edu:

1. Letter of introduction

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests

4. Statement regarding specific efforts to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive educational environment, including specific strategies for embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into curriculum

5. Copies of all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are satisfactory at this time)

6. Complete contact information for three references

A pre-employment background check is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in social work or related field by August 1, 2025.

Candidates must have at least two years post-master’s social work degree practice experience.

Candidates must be able to teach courses across the social work curriculum at both the MSW and BSW level, although principal assignment will be to the master’s program.

Candidates must demonstrate ongoing professional development as teachers, scholars, and practitioners through activities that support the program’s missions and goals. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to advising and student engagement to support academic success.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate must have proven ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds and identities in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Applicant’s letter of interest must include a statement regarding specific efforts to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive educational environment, including specific strategies for embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into curriculum.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in-person on campus. Will also consider candidates for remote instructor position (non-tenure track) to teach synchronously, with possibility of conversion to tenure-track faculty position in the following year.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching at the graduate level, and familiarity with face-to-face and blended/online platforms.

Special consideration given to qualified candidates who reflect minoritized populations.

Priority given to candidates with interest in teaching courses associated with clinical practice. Interest in teaching courses associated with research methods a plus.