Social Work Faculty And Program Director

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the College of Arts and Sciences at Lee University invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position in Social Work, with appointment as Program Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program, to begin May 2027.

The successful candidate will join the department at a pivotal moment in the development of Lee’s new BASW program. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate social work courses, directing and continuing to develop the BASW curriculum, advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly and professional activity, and participating in university and community service. The Program Director will play a central role in the program’s accreditation process with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), including curriculum development, assessment, and the other work of building a strong, sustainable program.

We seek a collegial scholar-teacher who is excited to build a new program and prepare students for ethical, competent, and compassionate Christ-based social work practice. The successful candidate will help shape the program’s direction and identity, strengthen partnerships with community agencies and social service organizations, and begin to develop field education opportunities for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program (required)
• Earned doctorate in social work or a closely related field preferred. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience
• Preparation to teach across the undergraduate social work curriculum.
• Professional social work practice experience and social work licensure preferred
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation, program development, assessment, or field education particularly welcome.
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring.
• A strong Christian commitment and the ability to thoughtfully integrate faith with social work education and practice.

FAITH STATEMENT AND MISSION FIT

Lee University is a Christian institution affiliated with the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). Faculty are expected to embrace the university’s mission of providing a Christ-centered liberal arts education and to demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with the institution’s values. We are especially interested in candidates who can help students understand social work as both a rigorous professional discipline and a meaningful calling to serve individuals, families, and communities.

TO APPLY

To help us evaluate your potential as a member of the Lee faculty, please submit:

Contact Information:

Dr. Ruthie Wienk

Chair, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Lee University

1120 North Ocoee Street

Cleveland, TN 37311

Electronic applications should include PDF versions of the above materials and should be sent to .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.