Open Rank, Non-tenure Track, Online Program Coordinator in Social Work - Merrimack College Federal Cu : Job Details

Posted: May 27, 2025

Position Code: 1188

Open Rank, Non-tenure Track Faculty Position

Position Overview:

The Master of Social Work program in the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work invites applications for one (1) non-tenure-track (NTT), open rank, 9-month faculty position as the online program coordinator beginning Fall 2025. Our on campus MSW program is accredited by CSWE as of November 2024. We are specifically looking for an individual who will develop our online MSW program self-study application for CSWE based on our existing on campus MSW program. Candidates must have a MSW from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency established through CSWE and a doctorate in Social Work or in a related field and at least 10 years of professional experience as an academic faculty. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of six (6) courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters, serve as an academic advisor, and actively contribute to the MSW program, the new Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work, as well as the college.

MSW Program

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Social Work program is an on-

ground advanced generalist program and is accredited by CSWE. It represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training program with a commitment to working with individuals honoring their lived experiences which are shaped and influenced by dynamic social contexts; and affirms the values of human rights, civil rights, and liberty and justice for all. The program is designed to offer both a part-time and full time and Advanced Standing Track for students. We seek to develop a comparable online MSW program. As the online MSW Program Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide administrative coordination of the online MSW program including supporting faculty recruitment, curriculum, scheduling of classes, and progress towards accreditation via CSWE. They will provide leadership in student enrollment, engagement, and retention goals; and monitor student academic performance and success. The faculty member based on their academic category may teach a total of 24 credit/contact hours (6 courses) across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. On-campus courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in social work discipline including but not limited to: Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and other related courses. The faculty will be responsible for providing formal on-campus and online teaching, effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.), advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students, attending faculty meetings, and completing social work programmatic tasks, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach 6 courses per year in the MSW program.
• Facilitate the implementation of a yearly review of the online MSW program which shall serve as an annual report, to be submitted to the Academic Dean at the end of each academic year.
• Ensure the development and implementation of assessment for the online MSW program, its courses and student learning outcomes.
• Provide timely and accurate advising to potential and current online MSW graduate students about the academic program.
• Coordinate faculty teaching online courses to ensure consistency of course content with stated program goals and objectives, and, where applicable, coverage of relevant national and/or disciplinary standards such as CSWE, competencies, and state educational regulations.
• Collaborate with the Internship Placement Coordinator(s) to assist in identifying appropriate field internship sites.
• Review all online MSW program application materials and make modifications, as needed, to ensure their appropriateness for identifying suitable candidates for the online MSW program.
• Assist the Academic Dean in identifying, making recommendations about, and participating, as needed, in the recruitment of faculty.
• Collaborate with Noodle, the Graduate Center, and colleagues across campus to promote student success and engagement, and to address any concerns that may arise relevant to the online MSW program.
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Dean.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency as defined by CSWE.
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years post MSW teaching and training experience in the field of social work.
• Demonstrated involvement and responsibility with preparation of a MSW self-study application and its process via CSWE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCSW/ LICSW with minimum 5-years post MSW clinical practice experience.
• Experience with online platforms for course delivery and assessment.
• Experience working with and/or teaching about multicultural populations, immigrant populations, or underserved communities.
• Proficiency in a second language as a bilingual speaker

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications.
• Experience in teaching specific content area(s): Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy.
• Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate belonging, engagement, and excellence in the classroom for all students.
• Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desires to promote access, belonging, and opportunity for all members of our institution of higher education.
• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at (978) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] .

Applications will be reviewed immediately and priority given to those received by June 15, 2025.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building unity within our community. We seek to foster belonging, promote access, and create opportunities for all community members. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering and Computational Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy, and the Girard School of Business. The College's suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master's Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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