Faculty: Master of Social Work Program Director

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks a qualified applicant for a full‑time (12‑month) faculty program director position in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program, housed within the School of Health Professions at the Mequon, WI campus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, teaching, scholarship, and service, and will contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and success of our CSWE‑accredited MSW Program.

Applicants must also exhibit a clear dedication to the Christian mission of Concordia University and possess the ability to thoughtfully integrate a biblical worldview with the teaching and practice of professional social work.

• Develop and deliver high‑quality, engaging, and inclusive instruction using a variety of pedagogical approaches in alignment with program goals and CSWE competencies.
• Advise and mentor MSW students on academic, professional, and career development.
• Integrate a Christian worldview in teaching, mentoring, and service, consistent with the Concordia University mission.

• Plan and schedule MSW courses.
• Recruit, maintain, and monitor MSW enrollment; manage student admission review process.
• Plan and conduct MSW information sessions and student orientations.
• Maintain curricular and policy documents related to the MSW program (catalog, student handbook, website, brochures).
• Manage academic disciplinary actions such as student reviews, grade appeals, and special petitions.
• Supervise, mentor, and support all social work program personnel; complete annual faculty and staff evaluations.
• Develop and monitor MSW annual budget.
• Develop, maintain, and facilitate the Department of Social Work's Advisory Board.
• Actively participate in the continuous development and refinement of the MSW curriculum to ensure relevance, rigor, and alignment with professional standards.
• Collaborate with MSW faculty in strategic planning initiatives for the growth and sustainability of the MSW program.

• Lead and manage CSWE accreditation process including self‑study, guidelines, and timelines to ensure continued MSW program accreditation.

• Collaborate with the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program and other academic programs within the School of Health Professions.
• Maintain active involvement in program‑level and university‑wide committees, and uphold general faculty responsibilities (e.g., office hours, faculty meetings, program retreats) as outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook.
• Provide service to the MSW program, the School of Health Professions, the University, and the wider community in support of Concordia's mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Pursue an active peer‑reviewed research and scholarship agenda in accordance with standards outlined in the Concordia University Faculty Handbook.

• Understanding of the intersections of social work and Christianity.
• Ability to work independently, and as an effective team member and leader.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge and skills in program, faculty, and student development based on university guidelines and the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Proven leadership and administrative skills within the field of social work in an academic setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive relationships with aligned departments, faculty, administration throughout CUWAA and in the community.
• Proven success in both face‑to‑face and online teaching environments, with a strong understanding of instructional design and student engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (preferably Canvas) to support instruction, communication, and course organization.
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards, including program assessment, curriculum mapping, and competency‑based education.
• Capacity to integrate social work values and ethics with a…