Xavier University’s Department of Social Work invites applications for a Teaching Professor / Field Director position to begin Fall Semester 2025. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program at Xavier has been continuously accredited for over 40 years. The Social Work Department is located in the College of Professional Sciences and is in the process of applying to add an MSW to its program.

This position is responsible for administering the field education component of the BSW program. This 9-month position includes both teaching and administrative duties. The Field Director receives a course release for administering field (finding practicum sites and placing students), and is responsible for teaching the field seminar and additional courses. This position is considered a Community Engaged Early Career faculty member, a cohort of incoming community-engaged faculty, with access to programs that provide resources of time, money, and mentoring for development of community-engaged and socially relevant curriculum.

The Teaching Professor position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Senior Teaching Professor with a rolling two-year renewable contract. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. These values are central to our mission. Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program (or a CASWE-accredited degree recognized through an MOU with CSWE, or an ISWDRES-evaluated degree;
• At least two (2) years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work;
• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team;
• Passion for exciting and motivating students from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with social work field education (administration, teaching, serving as a practicum supervisor)
• Administrative experience (supervising students or staff, administering programs)
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Understanding of CSWE accreditation

Responsibilities include :

• Ensuring practicum placements for BSW level students
• Identifying and vetting practicum sites
• Providing orientation and training to practicum supervisors
• Evaluating practicum supervisors and settings
• Orient and place BSW students
• Monitor, support, and evaluate student learning
• Providing academic and professional advising to students
• Teach practicum seminar and an additional course in the program
• Assist in re-accreditation

Position: Nine-month faculty contract with summer teaching opportunities

Salary/Rank: Teaching professor (non-tenure track) with salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Application

For preferred consideration for this position, applications should be received by February 28, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. Please submit cover letter, CV, and three references (name, address and phone number) on Xavier University’s website. Questions may be directed to Jaylene Schaefer, the search committee chair, at schaeferj1@xavier.edu.

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