Social Work Faculty and Program Director

The successful candidate will join the department at a pivotal moment in the development of Lee's new
BASW program. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate social work courses, directing and continuing to develop the BASW
curriculum, advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly and professional activity, and participating in university and community
service. The Program Director will play a central role in the program's accreditation process with the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE), including curriculum development, assessment, and the other work of building a strong, sustainable program.

We seek a
collegial scholar-teacher who is excited to build a new program and prepare students for ethical, competent, and compassionate Christ-based
social work practice. The successful candidate will help shape the program's direction and identity, strengthen partnerships with community
agencies and social service organizations, and begin to develop field education opportunities for students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program (required)
• Earned
  doctorate in social work or a closely related field preferred. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience
• Preparation
  to teach across the undergraduate social work curriculum.
• Professional social work practice experience and social work licensure
  preferred
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation, program development, assessment,
  or field education particularly welcome.
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate teaching, advising, and
  mentoring.
• A strong Christian commitment and the ability to thoughtfully integrate faith with social work education and
  practice.

FAITH STATEMENT AND MISSION FIT

Lee University is a Christian institution affiliated with
the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). Faculty are expected to embrace the university's mission of providing a Christ-centered liberal
arts education and to demonstrate a personal commitment to Christian faith and lifestyle consistent with the institution's values. We are
especially interested in candidates who can help students understand social work as both a rigorous professional discipline and a meaningful
calling to serve individuals, families, and communities.

TO APPLY

To help us evaluate your potential
as a member of the Lee faculty, please submit:

1. Letter of application addressing your qualifications and interest in the
   position
2. Completed Faculty Application
3. Statement of your
   Christian faith and commitment
4. Separate statement on the integration of faith and social work
5. Current curriculum
   vitae
6. Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial screening; official copies will be required prior to an on-campus
   interview)
7. At least three letters of reference
8. Student evaluations and other teaching materials, if available

Contact Information:

Dr. Ruthie Wienk

Chair, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Lee
University

1120 North Ocoee Street

Cleveland, TN 37311

Electronic applications should include PDF versions of the above
materials and should be sent to bss@leeuniversity.edu.