Academic Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Advocate for and enhance a high-quality academic experience for students.

• Maintain an interactive courseroom setting that promotes the achievement of program objectives.

• Supervise curriculum quality, rigor, professional relevance, current trends, efficiency, effectiveness, and coherence.

• Oversee tasks related to curriculum design, delivery, and assessment effectiveness, ensuring learner success, satisfaction, and engagement.

• Collaborate with deans, assistant/associate deans, faculty directors, and university departments regarding curriculum development and delivery systems and processes.

• Work with faculty directors on matters pertaining to discipline-specific content.

• Coordinate with various departments, including Portfolio Strategy, Doctoral Affairs, Course Development, Center for Faculty Excellence, Faculty Hiring, HR, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, and Learner Affairs.

• Lead and manage the development and revision of academic programs.

• Utilize analytics and evidence-based practices to promote continuous quality improvement in learner success, teaching effectiveness, engagement, academic quality, and curriculum development.

• Ensure the acquisition and maintenance of academic programmatic accreditation and/or licensure.

• Align academic offerings with professional trends and standards, seeking professional validation.

• Oversee curriculum development in accordance with external standards and university design principles.

• Supervise the development and leadership of subject-matter expert courses.

• Manage specialized accreditation processes and self-studies.

• Cultivate and strengthen internal and external partnerships.

• Enhance course offerings and scheduling for optimal effectiveness.

• Supervise Core faculty and conduct performance evaluations.

• Organize faculty meetings that concentrate on programs and curricula.

• Partner with the Faculty Director to recruit new faculty.

• Address learner-related programmatic concerns, including academic, professional demeanor, and behavioral issues.

• Teach or mentor once each quarter.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional social work experience following the conferral of a CSWE MSW degree is required.

• At least 1 year of experience as an Academic Program Director in a CSWE Accredited Program is required; 2 years is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an accredited program or a related field is required.

• Proven contributions to the discipline through publishing, committee participation, or involvement in professional associations.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic or practitioner setting.

• Significant supervisory and leadership experience with faculty, including recruitment, retention, performance outcomes, and professional development.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications is required.

• Willingness to travel as needed; must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

• A Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program and a regionally or nationally accredited institution is required.

• A Doctorate degree in Social Work or a closely related field is required.

• Social Work Licensure is mandatory.

• Willingness to obtain Minnesota Social Work Licensure upon hire and prior to starting the position is required.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs.

• Must be prepared to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs necessitate.

• Ability to access information through a computer is essential.

• Effective communication skills at all levels of management are required.

• Ability to manage stressful situations effectively.

• Strong mental acuity is essential.

• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are crucial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability plans.

• Well-being incentives.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Certain paid holidays.

• Flexible spending account (FSA).

• Health savings account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Tuition assistance.

• Discounts on entertainment and retail.

• Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees.