Marist College
BSW Program Director
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, United States,
The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for the position of
Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology . This is a full-time faculty position that may be tenure track or term. We will consider ranks including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professional Lecturer. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Field Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who embraces the advancement of antiracist and inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release for administrative responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D or DSW required
MSW required
2 years (or the equivalent) of post MSW professional practice
Essential Functions:
The BSW Program Director oversees the Social Work & Sociology department which includes the following functions:
Teaching (in multiple formats including online)
Academic Advising
Ensures compliance with CSWE standards
Annual Assessment reports
Schedules all department meetings
Schedules all courses in the department, and creates teaching assignments for all full time and part time faculty
Oversees community advisory board
Works with BSW field coordinator to ensure quality practicum placements and trained site supervisors
Commitment to fostering and advancing antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion
Participates in School and college service
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a practicing social work professional
Prior experience in a leadership role
Prior experience with preparing for CSWE reviews (e.g. self-study, site visits, etc.)
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan:
First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits:
Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
College pays 100% tuition only.
Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
About the Department/School:
The Social Work & Sociology department offers the BSW degree as well as a minor in sociology. The program is CSWE accredited and students graduating in good standing are eligible to apply to advanced standing MSW programs. The department has five full-time faculty and several part-time faculty. The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, and Teacher Education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; and MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction.
The Social Work & Sociology department in collaboration with the Crime & Justice Studies department recently launched a dual major in Social Work and Crime & Justice Studies. The Social Work Program is also in the process of creating an online MSW program.
The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, the development of a Social Justice minor, and the Marist College Diversity Leadership Institute.
About Marist College:
Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about
Type of Position:
Full-time
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
12
Work Schedule:
As needed
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist College Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
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Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology . This is a full-time faculty position that may be tenure track or term. We will consider ranks including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professional Lecturer. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Field Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who embraces the advancement of antiracist and inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release for administrative responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D or DSW required
MSW required
2 years (or the equivalent) of post MSW professional practice
Essential Functions:
The BSW Program Director oversees the Social Work & Sociology department which includes the following functions:
Teaching (in multiple formats including online)
Academic Advising
Ensures compliance with CSWE standards
Annual Assessment reports
Schedules all department meetings
Schedules all courses in the department, and creates teaching assignments for all full time and part time faculty
Oversees community advisory board
Works with BSW field coordinator to ensure quality practicum placements and trained site supervisors
Commitment to fostering and advancing antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion
Participates in School and college service
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a practicing social work professional
Prior experience in a leadership role
Prior experience with preparing for CSWE reviews (e.g. self-study, site visits, etc.)
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.
Benefits:
The position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan:
First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits:
Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
College pays 100% tuition only.
Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
About the Department/School:
The Social Work & Sociology department offers the BSW degree as well as a minor in sociology. The program is CSWE accredited and students graduating in good standing are eligible to apply to advanced standing MSW programs. The department has five full-time faculty and several part-time faculty. The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, and Teacher Education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; and MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction.
The Social Work & Sociology department in collaboration with the Crime & Justice Studies department recently launched a dual major in Social Work and Crime & Justice Studies. The Social Work Program is also in the process of creating an online MSW program.
The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, the development of a Social Justice minor, and the Marist College Diversity Leadership Institute.
About Marist College:
Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about
Type of Position:
Full-time
Classification:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Months per Year:
12
Work Schedule:
As needed
Hours per Week:
37.5
Location:
Marist College Main Campus
Number of Position Openings:
1
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