Master Of Social Work Program Director

Position Summary:As Mount Mary University (MMU) introduces its new Master of Social Work (MSW) program, it is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Program Director in the new MSW program. This individual will coordinate program planning and implementation efforts for the MSW -and will be responsible for initial and ongoing CSWE accreditation. The MSW Program Director will facilitate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and with the external community to develop the MSW program. This tenure-track position requires significant contact with students, faculty, and administrators to ensure that each Social Work student (both graduate and undergraduate) receives a quality education and is prepared for master's level practice in the community. This individual will join a small, highly dedicated faculty team to promote social justice across the program and the institution. The position provides 50% course release for program administration as required by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is contracted for 12 months. The ideal candidate will begin ASAP in Spring 2024.
Primary Responsibilities:

Build a high-quality professional development program for community practitionersDevelop partnerships with social service, medical, non-profit and governmental agencies to recruit into BSW and eventually MSW program; special attention will be given to agencies/organizations with financial incentives for staff members returning to schoolDevelop partnerships with local community/technical colleges to allow for students' seamless transition from external institutions to MMU for completion of a four-year BSW degree, with the option of continuing for an additional year to earn an MSWSupport BSW curriculum development and revision and lead MSW curriculum development and revisionServe on faculty assembly and All-University committeesProvide service to the institution and the communityEngage in ongoing scholarship and professional activity (research, publications, presentations)Provide guidance for academic advising of studentsFacilitate faculty hiresFacilitate and monitor faculty course schedulingPerform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned

Skills and Experience:

Previous teaching in an undergraduate-level or graduate-level Social Work Program; other relevant experience may be consideredExperience in administration of Social Work Programming preferredStrong working knowledge and understanding of established NASW professional code of ethics and best practicesOutstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills Proven ability to work with diverse groupsAbility to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groupsAbility and/or experience to create new program Experience with accreditation of professional academic programs Ability to recruit and retain graduate students and adjunct faculty

Qualifications:

MSW required from CSWE accredited institution; PhD/DSW preferred from CSWE accredited institutionMinimum two years' teaching experience requiredMinimum two years of practice experience at the MSW levelTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions. State of Wisconsin LCSW required

Candidates should address the following qualifications in their application: (1) recent experience working with Latinx, African American, and other underserved or minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; (2) willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support minoritized students; (3) experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching, particularly as it relates to the relevance of students' lives, interests, and communities; (4) demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within courses and classrooms; and (5) demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.   
Mount Mary encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other group protected by law. Mount Mary University seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.
For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit https://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity