Concordia College
MSW Field Director and Social Work Faculty
Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, 56563
MSW Field Director and Social Work FacultyConcordia is fully committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment decisions in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.
Position InformationPosition Title:
MSW Field Director and Social Work Faculty
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Number:
FTE:
1.0
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The social work program at Concordia College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to serve as the
Master of Social Work Field Director . This position requires a master’s degree in social work and a minimum of two years post-masters experience to fill this professionally prepared continuing appointment. Conversion to a tenure-eligible position is possible with a doctoral degree. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and level of experience. Position to begin April 1st, 2025.
Description:
The Field Director will oversee the placement and supervision of students in social work internships, ensuring students gain valuable, hands-on experience in the field. This includes building and maintaining partnerships with community agencies, providing support and guidance to field supervisors, and ensuring students meet program competencies. This position will teach a range of social work courses across both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additional duties include advising social work students and contributing to the overall development and success of the field program. This position will be a 9-month academic contract with an additional summer contract to be distributed across the summer months, as negotiated and necessary to meet the program’s needs.
The Concordia College Social Work Program has recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. With our eligibility document submitted to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), we are excited to move forward and plan to welcome our first cohort in 2025. Rooted in the mission “to prepare compassionate clinical social workers committed to evidence-based and culturally responsive practice to empower individual and community well-being in pursuit of a more just world,” this program represents a vital addition to our commitment to social justice and community impact. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and launching this transformative program, helping to build a strong foundation for its future success.
Concordia College is a selective Lutheran (ELCA) liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates and growing graduate programs. It is located in the expanding and dynamic community of Fargo-Moorhead, a metropolitan area of over 250,000 people at the border of Minnesota and North Dakota. Opportunities abound in the area for arts, culture, and outdoor recreation.
In support of the College’s ambitious goals for diversity and inclusion, the Social Work program strongly encourages applications from colleagues with diverse backgrounds who will contribute to the development of an increasingly diverse campus community and who bring perspectives that are currently under-represented. Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms many identities, experiences, and insights.
Minimum Qualifications
MSW degree required.
Two years post-MSW professional social work experience.
Eligible for social work licensure in Minnesota.
Ability to effectively teach generalist and clinical practice across both programs.
Preferred Qualifications
DSW or Doctoral degree in related field.
Five years post-MSW professional social work experience.
Clinical Social Work License with clinical practice experience and effectiveness.
College level teaching experience.
Experience working with community partners to place and monitor students in internship/practicum sites or experience as a social work supervisor of college students.
Position Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Screening Begins:
11/15/2024
BenefitsConcordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including:
Health Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
Short-Term Disability
Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year
Paid parental leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
EEO/AA StatementConcordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment Contingencies:
Background Check
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents:
Cover Letter
List of References
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Connect with Us! – Concordia Language Villages
Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
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Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, Lorentzsen Hall, Room 150, (Phone) 218-299-3339.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity in the recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you find our online application system difficult or need assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339.
Position InformationPosition Title:
MSW Field Director and Social Work Faculty
Position Type:
Faculty
Position Number:
FTE:
1.0
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The social work program at Concordia College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to serve as the
Master of Social Work Field Director . This position requires a master’s degree in social work and a minimum of two years post-masters experience to fill this professionally prepared continuing appointment. Conversion to a tenure-eligible position is possible with a doctoral degree. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and level of experience. Position to begin April 1st, 2025.
Description:
The Field Director will oversee the placement and supervision of students in social work internships, ensuring students gain valuable, hands-on experience in the field. This includes building and maintaining partnerships with community agencies, providing support and guidance to field supervisors, and ensuring students meet program competencies. This position will teach a range of social work courses across both undergraduate and graduate curricula. Additional duties include advising social work students and contributing to the overall development and success of the field program. This position will be a 9-month academic contract with an additional summer contract to be distributed across the summer months, as negotiated and necessary to meet the program’s needs.
The Concordia College Social Work Program has recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to launch its Master of Social Work (MSW) program. With our eligibility document submitted to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), we are excited to move forward and plan to welcome our first cohort in 2025. Rooted in the mission “to prepare compassionate clinical social workers committed to evidence-based and culturally responsive practice to empower individual and community well-being in pursuit of a more just world,” this program represents a vital addition to our commitment to social justice and community impact. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and launching this transformative program, helping to build a strong foundation for its future success.
Concordia College is a selective Lutheran (ELCA) liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates and growing graduate programs. It is located in the expanding and dynamic community of Fargo-Moorhead, a metropolitan area of over 250,000 people at the border of Minnesota and North Dakota. Opportunities abound in the area for arts, culture, and outdoor recreation.
In support of the College’s ambitious goals for diversity and inclusion, the Social Work program strongly encourages applications from colleagues with diverse backgrounds who will contribute to the development of an increasingly diverse campus community and who bring perspectives that are currently under-represented. Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms many identities, experiences, and insights.
Minimum Qualifications
MSW degree required.
Two years post-MSW professional social work experience.
Eligible for social work licensure in Minnesota.
Ability to effectively teach generalist and clinical practice across both programs.
Preferred Qualifications
DSW or Doctoral degree in related field.
Five years post-MSW professional social work experience.
Clinical Social Work License with clinical practice experience and effectiveness.
College level teaching experience.
Experience working with community partners to place and monitor students in internship/practicum sites or experience as a social work supervisor of college students.
Position Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Screening Begins:
11/15/2024
BenefitsConcordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including:
Health Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
Short-Term Disability
Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year
Paid parental leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
EEO/AA StatementConcordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment Contingencies:
Background Check
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents:
Cover Letter
List of References
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
Optional Documents:
Other Document
Connect with Us! – Concordia Language Villages
Concordia College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action college.
#J-18808-Ljbffr