BSW Program Director

Position Title:

BSW Program Director

Department/School:

Social Work & Sociology, School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$85,000 - $95,000

Job Summary:

The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for the position of Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology. This is a full-time faculty position that may be tenure track or term. We will consider ranks including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professional Lecturer. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Field Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who embraces the advancement of antiracist and inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release for administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D or DSW required
• MSW required
• 2 years (or the equivalent) of post MSW professional practice

Essential Functions:

The BSW Program Director oversees the Social Work & Sociology department which includes the following functions:

• Teaching (in multiple formats including online)
• Academic Advising
• Ensures compliance with CSWE standards
• Annual Assessment reports
• Schedules all department meetings
• Schedules all courses in the department, and creates teaching assignments for all full time and part time faculty
• Oversees community advisory board
• Works with BSW field coordinator to ensure quality practicum placements and trained site supervisors
• Commitment to fostering and advancing antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Participates in School and college service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a practicing social work professional
• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Prior experience with preparing for CSWE reviews (e.g. self-study, site visits, etc.)

Required Application Documents:

• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department offers the BSW degree as well as a minor in sociology. The program is CSWE accredited and students graduating in good standing are eligible to apply to advanced standing MSW programs. The department has five full-time faculty and several part-time faculty.
The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other depar