POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Full-Time Social Work Faculty Department: Social Work Reports To: Dean, College of Education and Human Development Madonna University invites applications for a full -time faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in our Bachelor of Social Work P rogram. The position begins August 202 6. Madonna University is a Franciscan, Catholic co -educational liberal arts university located in Livonia, Michigan, a western suburb of the metropolitan Detroit area, with a student body that is an exciting and diverse mix of traditional and non -traditional students. Teaching is of primary importance and faculty are expected to actively participate in university governance, academic affairs and scholarship. The Department of Social Work is an energetic and thriving accredited BSW program, since 1982, and an accredited MSW program that started in Fall 2016. We have f ull-time faculty members and several adjunct faculty members. Our BSW and MSW programs have provided leadership to the University around issues such as diversity, social justice, accreditation standards and off -campus programming. Housed in the College of Education and Human Development, the department enjoys close collaborative relationships w ith colleagues across the University. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, participating in curriculum review and renewal; student matriculation, orientations, recruitment and advising; overseeing field placements; compliance with CSWE standards; program assessment and evaluation; collegial engagement with others; and participation in university governance and academic life. Qualifications include an MSW from an CSWE accredited school; an earned doctorate in social work or a closely re lated field strongly preferred; at least two years of post -MSW professional experience; successful teaching experience in social work education; high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and diversity; experience with CSWE standards, accreditation process, and assessment; skilled in current practices of online education preferred. Candidates with higher education administrative experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will articulate a co mmitment to the University’s mission, the character and goals of a liberal arts university with a Christian perspective, values of the Social Work profession and will contribute to the vision of the Social Work. Review of applications will begin immediate ly and continue until the position is filled. Interested applications should submit a letter of intent and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references to: Kimberly Wallace -Smith Human Resources Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 Madonna University is a Catholic institution founded by the Felician Sisters, and guided by the values of St. Francis. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and support the Mission of the University. We are an equal opportunity em ployer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Thank you for your interest in employmen t opportunities at Madonna University.
