Assistant Professor of Social Work

Job Number: 1114

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a
transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. 

Eastern University is a
nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional,
and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core
values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus
community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative,
accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description


The successful candidate
will teach core MSW courses (Practice, HBSE, Research, Policy)with the opportunity to update curriculum as well as develop new curriculum in
their area of expertise. This is a remote position in our fully online MSW program. The MSW program has a
trauma-informed focus from the lens of a Christian worldview.

Eastern University is known for its emphasis on faith, reason, and
justice. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies this mission.

Position
Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses in a30-credit load.
2. Advise students.
3. Help
   develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of the students.
4. Interview students for admission to
   the program.
5. Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment and retention activities.
6. Pursue a
   scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and publication.
7. Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
8. Supports the
   continuous development of the Social Work Department.
9. Honor the NASW Code of Ethics.
10. Maintain compliance with CSWE
    accreditation standards.

Qualifications

1. A required Doctorate or PhD (Social
   Work preferred), in addition to an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
2. Minimum of two years post-MSW practice
   experience.
3. Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.
4. Strong interpersonal and
   communication skills.
5. Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
6. Embodiment of the values of caring and
   compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
7. Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with
   fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common
   mission.
8. Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the
   University's mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional
   work.

Supplemental Information


The Social Work Department has five full-time
faculty. The BSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974 and MSW program is also fully accredited by CSWE. The Social Work Department
at Eastern University educates and prepares students to be competent advanced generalist (MSW) social work practitioners who are
knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate representatives of God's mercy and justice in meeting common human needs with particular attention
to vulnerable and oppressed populations and communities.

About Eastern University

Eastern
University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate,
graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible
with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university.  The university complies with federal and
state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background
Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent
upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to
your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and
professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities
pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with
children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance
process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 

1)      Affidavit;

2)  
   FBI Criminal Record Check; 

3)      Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History
Clearance and; 

4)      Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. 

 

In
accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of
Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment.
 Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

 

Description Disclaimer

This
description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For all
positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment
Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of
equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual
orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination
Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic
and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.