Position Title: MSW Program faculty, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Social Work
Augustana University invites applications for a MSW Program faculty at an Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2027 to assist
in the development of our new MSW students.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
The ideal candidate will
- demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the MSW program
- actively participating in curriculum
design and development and review for the new MSW program - work with the MSW Program leadership in fulfilling the program's mission
and goals - enhance graduate student experience by serving as academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University
and entry into professional practice. - maintain compliance with CSWE standards for explicit/implicit curriculum, field placement, and
assessment
Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will
demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.
Required
Qualifications:
- an MSW from a CSWE accredited school required
- a doctorate in social work or a closely related
field required - at least two years of post-MSW professional experience
- high degree of interest, ability and/or experience
promoting cultural competency & diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
- doctorate degree in Social
Work or related discipline - successful teaching experience in social work education
Interacting with students, faculty,
and administration with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and shared
governance must be top values of the candidate.
Location:
Augustana's location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
(www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an
affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical
and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 315,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country
and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further
than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD.
Benefits:
Augustana offers an excellent benefit package
including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition assistance,
holiday, vacation and sick pay.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants are asked to submit the
application materials listed below in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: augie.edu.
- a cover letter
- a statement of teaching philosophy
- copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- a curriculum
vita - list of 3 references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX
Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon
employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.