What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work/BSW Program Director position at COLUMBIA COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Division of Social Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work position beginning August 2025 with a strong teaching focus.
Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will be innovative in teaching, leadership, and research while building collaborative relationships in the College and the profession. This position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Columbia, SC. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours for each of the fall and spring semester. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in Social Work Practice, Child and Family Intervention, Group Processes, Social Welfare Policy, etc. This position also includes Program Director responsibilities and resources and summer teaching opportunities. The candidate is expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the college. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities, and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Key responsibilities of this position include teaching at the BSW level (with the possibility of future MSW levels), curriculum and program development, pursuing grant opportunities, academic student advising, and participating in department/college/university/community service.
- Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy, social justice, and engaged learning and have face-to-face teaching, online teaching, and course development experience.
- The successful candidate will have "demonstrated leadership ability through teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, and other academic and professional activities in the field of social work" (CSWE, 2023, p.1). The Bachelor of Social Work Program Director will work directly with the Chair of the Social Work Department and the Dean of the Division of Social Sciences to lead accreditation efforts for the Social Work program.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program (or a CASWE-accredited degree recognized through an MOU with CSWE, or an ISWDRES-evaluated degree).
- At least 2 years of post-master's degree experience in social work.
- Previous full-time experience with instruction in social work education.
- Commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
- Passion for motivating students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Preference may be given to applicants with prior college teaching experience and familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
- Must have some familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Desired Candidates should have an earned doctorate by the time of their appointment. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed.
- Experience with CSWE accreditation standards and processes.
- Experience with programming and curriculum development and management.
- Experience with online teaching and/or distance education programs.
- Experience in coordinating and implementing programs in an educational setting.
- Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
Application Process
To apply, a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file except for the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document):
- A cover letter describing teaching interests and experiences
- A current curriculum vitae
- A formal statement that addresses teaching philosophy and methodology
- A formal statement regarding research and other scholarly endeavors
- Names and contact information for three references
- Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial stage)
Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. Copies of official transcripts will be required of the selected finalist.
If interested in applying for this position, submit the above materials through the online submission website at https://www.columbiasc.edu/about/employment.
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Tywana C. Hemby, Division Dean of Social Sciences via email at themby@columbiasc.edu
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