MSW Visiting Assistant Professor

Grand View University aspires to serve a varying, multi-faceted community of learners - students, faculty, and staff - in a welcoming environment so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to foster and sustain a campus environment free from imbalance and/or bias, while also preparing students “called and empowered to serve the neighbor so that all may flourish.” At Grand View University, we adhere to the Lutheran tradition of being “rooted and open;” we value differing beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community.

MSW Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work Job Description (Full-time, 8-Month Position):

DUTIES:

The selected candidate will serve as an instructor in the MSW program, teaching courses across the curriculum at the micro, mezzo, and macro level. The teaching load is 24 credits, 12 in both the fall and spring semesters. Courses will be taught in-person or synchronously online based on candidate availability. The candidate will participate in activities serving the department, such as attending department meetings, attending faculty assembly meetings, and contributing to program development and assessment.

APPLICATION:

To be considered for the position, candidates must submit the following:

1. Letter of introduction

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Statement of teaching philosophy

4. Copies of all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are satisfactory at this time)

5. Complete contact information for three references

All applicants must apply through our online application system. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2026.

A pre-employment background check is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in social work or related field by August 1, 2026.

Candidates must have at least two years post-master’s social work degree practice experience.

Candidates must be able to teach courses across the social work curriculum at both the MSW and BSW level, although principal assignment will be to the master’s program.

The candidate must have proven ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds and identities in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. 

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching at the graduate level, and familiarity with face-to-face and blended/online platforms.