What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bachelor of Social Work Program Director position at Francis Marion University?
Francis Marion University and the Department of Sociology invite applications for the position of Program Director for the newly developed Bachelor of Social Work. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The BSW Program Director is responsible for assisting the department in acquiring accreditation through CSWE. The program director will oversee and execute the CSWE accreditation process and further curriculum development. They will also be tasked with establishing professional partnerships within the Pee Dee region and recruiting students. The ability to teach Introduction to Social Work, courses related to children with autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities, and intervention courses are desirable. Other duties include academic advising, research and scholarship, and working with the BSW Field Director to ensure placement of students.
FMU Requirements:
MSW from a CSWE-Accredited program with a minimum of 2 years of post-MSW professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Social Work, experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the level of experience. The state of South Carolina offers highly competitive retirement, health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Professional Development: Francis Marion University provides generous support for conference travel when presenting. Research stipends are available on a competitive basis. Equipment grants are also available to further educational experience, and research with students.
Anticipated start date: August 2025
Francis Marion University (FMU) is a state-supported, regional university located in Florence, South Carolina. FMU has been named a “Great College to Work For” since 2013 as acknowledged in Annual Supplements to the Chronicle of Higher Education. In addition, it has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies, among them the US News and World Report survey, which has named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade.
FMU prides itself on providing a strong liberal arts education that serves as the foundation for a variety of professional careers. The University offers a broad range of undergraduate degrees and a select number of graduate programs that serve the needs of the community, and of local businesses and industries of the Pee Dee region. As a comprehensive public university, FMU offers outstanding educational experience in a superb learning environment. The mission of the university is threefold: to provide students with an excellent education, stimulate inquiry and research, and serve the Pee Dee region and the state of South Carolina.
Candidates will find Florence, South Carolina to be an excellent place to live. Florence enjoys award winning schools, affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, and robust recreational programs including sports, community events, and festivals. Florence is a growing city with a vibrant arts culture. Within a few-hours’ drive are several metropolitan areas, including Columbia, South Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia, and a short drive to the northeastern South Carolina beaches. Florence’s thriving downtown was recently awarded the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
Required Materials:
- Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number (25-17).
- Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts are required of the successful candidate).
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three letters of reference; and
- FMU Faculty Application.
To obtain the FMU Faculty Application, please click here.
Send Complete Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.
Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.
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