Academic Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work

Job Description:

• Promote and support a quality academic experience for learners
• Ensure an engaging courseroom environment that facilitates achievement of program outcomes
• Oversee curriculum quality, rigor, professional relevance, currency, efficiency, effectiveness, and cohesion
• Manage activities related to curriculum design/delivery and assessment effectiveness, learner success, satisfaction, and engagement
• Work with deans, assistant/associate deans, faculty directors, and university departments on curriculum creation and delivery systems and processes
• Coordinate with faculty directors regarding discipline-content issues
• Liaise with Portfolio Strategy, Doctoral Affairs, Course Development, Center for Faculty Excellence, Faculty Hiring, HR, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, Learner Affairs, and other departments
• Spearhead and oversee development and revision of academic offerings
• Use analytics and evidence-based practices to drive continuous quality improvement in learner success, teaching, engagement, academic quality, and curriculum development
• Ensure academic programmatic accreditation and/or licensure is obtained and maintained
• Ensure academic offerings align with professional trends and standards and seek professional validation
• Oversee curriculum development according to external standards and university design principles
• Supervise subject-matter-expert course development and leadership
• Lead specialized accreditation processes and self-study
• Build and nurture internal and external partnerships
• Optimize course offerings and scheduling
• Supervise Core faculty and conduct performance reviews
• Host faculty meetings focused on programs and curricula
• Collaborate with the Faculty Director on hiring new faculty
• Address learner programmatic issues, including academic, professional disposition, and behavioral issues
• Teach or mentor once a quarter
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2 years of full-time professional social work practice experience post CSWE MSW degree conferral required
• Minimum of 1 year experience as an Academic Program Director in a CSWE Accredited Program required; two years preferred
• Minimum of 3 years teaching in an accredited program or related field
• Demonstrated contribution to the discipline through publishing, committee involvement, or professional association involvement
• Demonstrated leadership in academia or in a practitioner setting
• Significant supervisory/leadership experience for faculty, including recruitment, retention, performance results, and development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Ability to travel as required/needed; must be able to travel 10% of the time
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited Council on Social Work Education and regionally or nationally accredited program required
• Doctorate degree in Social Work or a closely related area required
• Social Work Licensure required
• Willingness to obtain Minnesota Social Work Licensure upon hire and prior to starting the position required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Ability to access information using a computer
• Effective communication up and down the management chain
• Ability to cope effectively with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability plans
• Well-being incentives
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Certain paid holidays
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement benefit
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance
• Entertainment and retail discounts
• Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees