Job Description

Responsibilities

• Teach 7 MSW courses in a hybrid format
• Teach courses consistent with accreditation standards of the Council of Social Work Education
• Implement policies and procedures established by the Social Work Department and Augsburg University
• Participate in social work department committees, events and meetings in support of a culture of learning and collaboration
• Uphold standards of the profession including the NASW Code of Ethics

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited social work program is required
• A minimum of 3 years of direct social work practice experience
• A current graduate-level social work license (LGSW, LICSW, or LISW), or eligibility for licensure in the state of Minnesota.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Skills to navigate technological platforms for hybrid and online learning pedagogies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to social work education, and familiarity with fulfilling the requirements of the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards.
• Ability to commit to the core attributes of the departmental mission, particularly in terms of our focus on anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience in higher education
• LICSW licensure preferred
• Experience and expertise in Substance Use Disorder treatment preferred
• Familiarity and experience with the Council on Social Work Education accreditation standards

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, CV, and transcripts (initial transcripts may be unofficial, but official transcripts will be required if hired). In the cover letter, please address how you meet the required and preferred qualifications above.

As part of the online application process, you will be asked to provide the names of three professional references, ideally at least one of whom can address your teaching or teaching potential. If your application advances, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references.

Review of application materials will begin on April 15th, 2023. Position open until filled.

Official transcripts are due at the time of hire.

For consistency in evaluating all candidates, any additional documents or materials will not be considered.

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.