Assistant Professor- MSW Program

Company Description

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of social work? Chamberlain College of Health Professions is seeking a dedicated and dynamic MSW Assistant Professor to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation of social workers through graduate-level courses and hands-on fieldwork experiences.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach and Inspire: Lead engaging classroom sessions, supervise applied practice experiences, and mentor students in various learning environments.
• Collaborate and Contribute: Participate in committee work and contribute to the growth and development of the College.
• Serve and Impact: Engage with the College, community, healthcare system, and the social work profession through meaningful service and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning:

• Implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives through various teaching methods, including online and immersion classrooms, fieldwork assignments, and community service.
• Innovate and revise curriculum annually to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Develop assignments that align with students’ knowledge, skills, and learning needs.
• Independently manage all aspects of individual teaching loads.
• Monitor and evaluate fieldwork agencies to ensure they meet course outcomes.
• Provide indirect supervision and evaluation of students in fieldwork settings.
• Oversee and evaluate fieldwork preceptors/mentors in collaboration with field agencies and college departments.
• Offer documented feedback to students based on course outcomes and provide remediation as needed.
• Communicate current fieldwork agency policies, procedures, and expectations.

Professional Role Model/Chamberlain Care:

• Serve as a positive role model, assisting students in their professional and social development.
• Act as an informal leader, mentor, and role model for faculty and staff, promoting customer service, collaboration, scholarship, communication, excellence, and professionalism.
• Mentor new faculty members.

Commitment to the Social Work Profession:

• Engage in professional activities outside the College.

Professional Service:

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of College programs and philosophy.
• Participate in academic advisement and counseling for assigned students and assess counseling concerns for all students.
• Assist in developing and evaluating student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies.
• Facilitate student and graduate evaluations of curriculum, teaching, and program effectiveness.
• Provide budget recommendations to the program coordinator.
• Demonstrate leadership by chairing or serving on College and University committees, work groups, and accreditation preparation activities.
• Gather and analyze data related to College and University assessment programs.
• Serve as course coordinator or Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings as appropriate.

Social Work Practice Expertise:

• Demonstrate scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration, consistent with assigned rank expectations.
• Maintain current course materials, apply evidence-based teaching principles, participate in peer reviews, and reflect on teaching practices.

Lifelong Learning:

• Develop leadership skills through formal coursework or continuing education.

Expectations of Rank:

• Faculty expectations for teaching, service, and scholarship vary by rank, reflecting experience, professional development, and contributions to the College and profession. As faculty progress in rank, their influence expands from the campus to the course and program levels. Faculty beyond the rank of instructor are expected to meet all prior rank requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a doctorate (Ph.D. or DSW) in social work or a related field.
• 2 years of post-MSW experience in social work.
• 2 years of ranked teaching experience at the position of Instructor or higher, with relevant course preparation.
• Previous online teaching experience.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity and effective teaching in a diverse environment.
• Excellent communication skills, high initiative, and prudent judgment.
• Compliance with all Faculty Handbook requirements.
• Experience in teaching and practice from an anti-racist perspective.
• Genuine passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $53,520.9 and $93,918.96. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation