Assistant Professor of Social Work; On Campus Probationary - IFO

Position: Assistant Professor of Social Work (On Campus) Probationary - IFO
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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor of Social Work (On Campus) Probationary - IFO
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Marshall
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Job Description
** Southwest Minnesota State University’s Undergraduate Social Work program is hiring full-time, probationary position that would be responsible to teach four courses each semester. This faculty would teach any/all of the components of the generalist social work curriculum.  This position also serves the online students in the social work program both in teaching and advising duties.  About 80% of students in the social work program are online students, so this position would need to fully teach online asynchronous courses in the program curriculum as well as on campus sections, based in Marshall, Minnesota.

With 327 current undergraduate students – more than 80% enrolled online- our program is expanding rapidly.  The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality online education and advising students both academically and professionally, in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards.  Applicants must live in the United States at time of employment.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited university
* Two years of post MSW work experience
* Terminal degree in human services profession (Ph.D., DSW, or other terminal degree)
* Documented teaching experience in social work in higher education
* Experience teaching social work courses with online course delivery and online asynchronous delivery technologies in higher education
* Be licensed as a social worker in Minnesota or be able to obtain license in Minnesota by the start date of this role
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Demonstrate commitment to student centered approach in education
* Ability to work across differences
* Demonstrated commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics
* Experience in developing and expanding a social work program
* Ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages, enhancing cross cultural engagement
** Priority will be given to those who apply by 12/15/2025.
**** Required Document to submit for consideration:
** Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Teaching Philosophy, Statement on how you demonstrate Code of Ethics, and Diversity Statement
** Other Considerations:
** The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.  The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship.  Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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