Description
Position Summary
Huntington University invites applications for the position of Program Director of Social Work. This full-time faculty position provides academic, administrative, and programmatic leadership for the Social Work program within the Division of Social Sciences & Education. The Program Director will oversee curriculum development and assessment, teach courses, maintain accreditation standards, advise students, and foster partnerships with community agencies and field placement sites. The successful candidate will bring professional expertise, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to integrating Christian faith with social work values and practice.
Primary Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Administration
Provide visionary leadership for the Social Work program consistent with the University's mission and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Coordinate program review, assessment, and continuous improvement processes to maintain or pursue CSWE accreditation.
Develop and maintain the Social Work program's policies, procedures, and curriculum map in collaboration with faculty and the Division Chair.
Manage program budgets, schedule course offerings, and make recommendations regarding program staffing.
Teaching & Curriculum Development
Teach a full-time equivalent course load in social work (typically 12 credit hours per academic year, with adjustments for administrative responsibilities).
Teach hybrid courses in a seven-week format in coordination with online faculty.
Design and deliver courses that integrate Christian worldview perspectives with professional social work competencies.
Mentor and advise social work majors through their academic and professional development.
Community & Professional Engagement
Cultivate relationships with social service agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to support field placements and program relevance.
Represent the Social Work program at professional conferences and maintain an active presence in state and national social work organizations.
Engage in scholarly activity and professional practice consistent with the University's expectations for faculty.
Participate in University-wide committees, chapel, and community life.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program with a plan for earning a doctorate.
Minimum of three (3) years of post-MSW professional social work experience.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LCSW) in Indiana, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Knowledge of CSWE EPAS accreditation standards and processes.
Active Christian faith and a commitment to integrating faith and professional practice.
Ability to affirm and uphold Huntington University's Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Preferred
Doctoral degree (DSW, Ph.D., or related field) or progress toward terminal degree.
Prior experience in program administration, curriculum development, or academic leadership.
Experience with field education coordination and supervision.
Record of scholarship, research, or publication in social work or a related discipline.
Familiarity with accreditation review processes.