Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences helps students become creative, ethical, and critical thinkers in the workplace. We apply experiences with practical application to develop leaders in various fields of study. Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing? We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith. Location: GCU Main Campus Phoenix, AZ What you will do: Teach Social Work classes in an engaging manner by preparing lectures that stimulate classroom discussions. Network to provide internships and job placements. Remain current in the field of Social Work and effective teaching techniques. Participate in faculty and college meetings and college/university committee activities. Support the integrity of the GCU Christian mission, faith integration & learning outcomes. Assist students outside classroom during office hours. Participate in curriculum design & development. What you will need: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. Two years of instructional experience in social work at the post-secondary level. Familiarity with web enhanced instructional tools such as Angel/Blackboard/WebCT. Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective. Demonstrated teamwork, self-motivation, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University. Bonus Points Doctorate degree in Social Work or related field (psychology, counseling, sociology, etc.). Research experience with social service agencies (state or non-profit). Publication in peer reviewed journals related to social work. Direct experience evaluating learner achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.