Social Work Opening Social Work Program, School of Professional Programs POSITION SUMMARY Franciscan University, founded in 1946 by friars of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Province of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Penance, integrates excellent academic programs with a dynamic faith environment to serve 2,500 students from all 50 states and 17 countries on campus and an additional 1,000 students online.
Franciscan University is one of 18 faithfully Catholic universities in the U.S. endorsed by the Cardinal Newman Society. The Department of Counseling and Social Work at Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) seeks to hire one tenure-track faculty member for its on ground Bachelor of Science in Social Work program. The tenure-track faculty appointment will begin in Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will hold a
terminal degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program, or in a related field. Applicants must hold an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program, and two or more years of post-master’s social work professional experience. This faculty position includes course development, delivery, and leadership responsibilities, as it is expected to serve as Director of the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program. The
vision and values of the Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program align with those of the University, which is leading the renaissance of Catholic higher education called for in Ex corde Ecclesiae. The Program mission is committed to developing professional social workers to put their faith in action, at to make God’s love visible to all peoples. Thus, candidates should be passionate about the Catholic and
Franciscan mission of the University and have a compelling vision for how that mission aligns with their teaching philosophy, applied or original scholarly work, and best evidence-based practices of the social work profession. The preferred candidate is committed to teaching excellence. MAJOR RESPONSILITIES: Teach social work courses at the bachelor’s level across the curriculum, with potential focus areas including
mental and behavioral health, and clinical social work from a Catholic faith-based biopsychosocial-spiritual approach. The preferred candidate could also teach and/or support the delivery of the curriculum of the newly approved online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Demonstrate effective use of learning management systems and educational technologies appropriate to high‑quality social work education. Provide
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