South Midwest HERC

Job Description:

• Provide strategic leadership for the BSW program by overseeing operations, student support structures, and program evaluation.
• Ensure full compliance with CSWE accreditation standards, including preparation of self-studies, annual reports, and coordination of site visits.
• Develop, implement, and assess strategic initiatives that promote program quality, relevance, growth, and community impact.
• Lead continuous improvement processes by managing program-level assessment and ensuring alignment with university expectations.

• Guide the design, review, and enhancement of the BSW curriculum to remain responsive to accreditation requirements and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen evidence-based, culturally responsive pedagogy across all BSW courses.
• Lead efforts to thoughtfully and ethically integrate artificial intelligence (Al) into teaching and learning to prepare students for contemporary and emerging social work practice.

• Oversee student recruitment, admissions processes, academic advising structures, and retention strategies to sustain a strong and diverse student body.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, ensuring timely and empathetic responses to student concerns.
• Champion student success through innovative initiatives that promote academic achievement, professional preparedness, and well-being.

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with community agencies, educational partners, and professional organizations.
• Serve as an ambassador for the BSW program, representing it to external stakeholders and advancing collaboration.
• Develop and sustain partnerships that enrich student learning, field opportunities, and workforce development.

• Teach courses in the BSW program as assigned, ensuring high-quality instruction and student engagement.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional committees, supporting institutional development and policy-making.
• Advocate for program needs with School, College, and University leadership. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the School of Social Work.
• Promote equity, access, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practices in social work education.

Short Job Description:

• Doctorate in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution, or be an ABD doctoral candidate from an accredited institution with the expectation of completing the degree within one year of hire.
• Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program, with at least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Meet eligibility requirements for appointment at the rank of Faculty Specialist II.
• Demonstrate experience with CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation processes, including competency-based curriculum development.
• Demonstrate successful teaching experience in hybrid, online (asynchronous, synchronous, or partially synchronous), and other technology-enhanced formats.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and planning skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and support students.

Job Ref: F305P

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About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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