Description
The Simmons School of Social Work Online DSW program prepares experienced social workers to further their careers as advanced practitioners who are trained to engage with complex and diverse client systems using cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches in both the private and public sectors;
to take their place as leaders of social service departments or agencies; or as social work educators who are prepared to teach in face-to-face and online domains.
The DSW program provides students with an intimate and rigorous educational experience where they are challenged to deepen and build upon accumulated practice wisdom through a combination of self-paced, independent work and regular synchronous sessions where students from all over the country come together face-to-face on the online platform to construct knowledge, build capacity and skill, and develop a cohesive community of practice.
The DSW Associate Director provides leadership for this dynamic program that will admit students at three entry points in the calendar year.
Primary Responsibilities
Participate in shaping the brand and marketing strategy of the program in conjunction with 2U and Simmons’s internal marketing and communications.
Attend DSW core team meetings and other operations-related meetings necessary to the creation and maintenance of the program.
Assist with the development of admissions processes and policies.
Read admissions applications as needed and act as an escalated reviewer as needed.
Participate in course development and build.
Participate in faculty searches, interview, hire, and mentor adjunct doctoral faculty.
Teach 4 courses per calendar year.
Implement monthly student enrichment programs (monthly community meetings, guest speakers, etc.) to enhance the quality of the student experience.
Oversee the advising team.
Appropriately deal with any student-related academic conduct problems or appeals and escalate to appropriate systems (University Honor Board or SSW Student / Academic Affairs Committee).
Participate in innovations related to building a strong culture for online doctoral students that may include regional gatherings, outreach to MSW alumni to promote the DSW program, community meetings, identity groups, peer mentoring, First Generation mentoring initiatives, and other activities / events that engender a holistic experience for current and future students, and faculty.
Participate in the development of program assessment tools and accreditation and help with oversight of ongoing assessment.
Liaise with internal SSW committees.
Engage in program, school, and university-wide community service per requirements of full-time faculty as established by the Faculty Policy Manual and Implementation Guidelines.
Promote the DSW program at professional conferences (CSWE, relevant social work, and distance ed conferences).
Other projects and activities as assigned.
Required Education and Clinical Experience :
A CSWE-accredited MSW or MSSW and either a DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work.
A minimum of 5 post-MSW years of social work practice experience and demonstrated expertise working with diverse, vulnerable, and marginalized client populations.
A minimum of 2 years post-DSW or Ph.D.
Required Administrative Experience :
Ability to demonstrate some record of leadership and strong organizational skills in either a social service agency, professional board, or academic institution.
Required Teaching Experience :
A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a social work program and / or related field.
Two years of experience teaching online is preferred.
Required Application Materials
Please upload the following documents with your application :
Cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position
A statement summarizing your teaching philosophy and describing your teaching experience
A statement summarizing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and examples of applying your commitment in your practice and / or teaching
Names and contact information for three professional references
Please contact with any questions
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