Faculty: Master of Social Work Program Director

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.

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.

The successful candidate will:

• 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

• 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.

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

• 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

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

• 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…