Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work (MSW Program)

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Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work (MSW Program)

Institution:

Winona State University

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Job Description

• Teach in an innovative, online Master of Social Work program with substantive focus on trauma-informed clinical practice.
• The incumbent would be expected to teach courses full-time, totaling 18 graduate credits that include, but are not limited to MSW foundation, MSW clinical, practicum education, and/or electives courses.
• Instruct asynchronous, online courses using Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system and online media that align with program standards.
• Contribute to student growth and development through student advising, mentoring, participating in student orientations and professional development labs, and supervising student professional development e-portfolios.
• Assist with the CSWE reaccreditation process, program growth, program assessment, and curriculum design and delivery.
• Maintain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) status in the State of Minnesota.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in social work or related discipline by August 2027.
• Earned MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
• Minimum of two-years post-MSW degree clinical practice experience.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work licensure (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota by start date in August 2025.
• Evidence of trauma informed social work practice experience with marginalized populations.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE accredited social work program.
• Experience in advising students.

Preferred Qualification 

• Prior experience teaching in an online MSW program.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Experience using online technology and learning management systems to enhance online learning and teaching.
• Evidence of effective graduate teaching skills.
• Record of scholarly and/or creative work.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and advancing marginalized populations.
• Experience in design and delivery of asynchronous MSW courses.
• Demonstrated interest in the integration of diversity, research, policy, practice communities’ expertise, and practice immersion experiences throughout the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and engage well with diverse students, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation or reaccreditation processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying an honoring, strengths-based orientation to diverse individuals and communities.

Other Requirements

A complete online application will include the following:  

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• A list of professional references with contact information

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins 3/25/2025

Appointment Date: August 2025

Primary Location: Rochester, Minnesota

Salary: Commensurate with Rank and Experience

Type of Appointment: Probationary/Tenure-Track

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