Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work

Job Description Summary

Saint Leo University, Florida's oldest Catholic education institution in the Benedictine tradition, currently enrolls more than 20,000 students on university campus, online and in regional centers throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States. Saint Leo University has been changing lives for over 125 years. We have been recognized by the Chronicle of Education as a Great College to Work for, and ranked in the top 15% in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 list of Best Value Schools. Employees at Saint Leo University advance their careers in a rewarding and diverse environment that cultivates the leaders of tomorrow with the skills they need today.
The College of Health Professions houses 2 disciplines, Nursing and Social Work and is seeking candidates for a full-time, one (1) term visiting faculty position to teach students in our Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited BSW program in a variety of settings including at the main University Campus and in our Center locations at the Adult Education Center. The Candidate will teach a range of BSW classes, face-to-face and in a hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous) format. Other responsibilities include scholarly engagement in the candidate’s specialization area, academic advising, recruitment, and collaborating with the department in the program’s ongoing assessment, curriculum development, student success, and pursuit of excellence in social work education.
The successful candidate will have earned a MSW from a CSWE accredited program with at least two years post graduate experience (Ph.D. preferred), exhibit a commitment to social justice including anti-racist and culturally relevant pedagogy and practice, as well as have a demonstrated record of collaborative community partnerships that enhance curriculum development and recruitment. The candidate must be committed to the educational mission and core values of Saint Leo University, which include a proven commitment to excellence, community, respect, integrity, and responsible stewardship in education through scholarship, practice, and engagement. Those representative of historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. This position reports to the Undergraduate Chair, the Dean of the College, and ultimately to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The position is located on the University campus but may teach, hybrid, online or in the Adult Education Center.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate course load of a total of 4 courses offered either on-ground or in a hybrid format.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• Lead recruitment activities
• Participate in CSWE accreditation processes
• Collaborate with BSW and MSW Depts. on field placements, service learning, and professional development

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of community partners to engage in active recruitment of students and field partnerships
• Willingness to take on diverse roles and multi-task
• Ability to use technology to enhance learning
• Knowledge of online teaching platforms and experience in teaching online
• Content knowledge, values, and skills of Social Work discipline
• Ability to travel for student, alumni, and partnership engagements and to campus for periodic meetings

Qualifications:

• An earned Masters of Social Work from a CSWE accredited university is required.
• Practice experience in social work discipline
• Demonstrated effectiveness in networking and working collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Knowledge of the D2L Platform is helpful but training does exist for this online platform

Duties and Tasks:

Additional (desired) qualifications:

• Experience teaching on-ground or in an online environment using D2L

• Applied (practitioner) experience.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period