Assistant Professor

Summary

Join Chamberlain College of Health Professions as an MSW Assistant Professor and shape the future of social work! Inspire and educate the next generation of social workers through graduate-level courses and fieldwork. Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to the college's growth, and engage with the community. This role requires evidence-based teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more. Chamberlain operates on a hybrid work model, transitioning to a four-day in-office schedule in 2025.

Requirements

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a doctorate (Ph.D. or DSW) in social work or a related field
• 2 years of post-MSW experience in social work
• 2 years of ranked teaching experience at the position of Instructor or higher, with relevant course preparation
• Previous online teaching experience
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity and effective teaching in a diverse environment
• Excellent communication skills, high initiative, and prudent judgment
• Compliance with all Faculty Handbook requirements
• Experience in teaching and practice from an anti-racist perspective
• Genuine passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging classroom sessions
• Supervise applied practice experiences
• Mentor students in various learning environments
• Participate in committee work
• Contribute to the growth and development of the College
• Engage with the College, community, healthcare system, and the social work profession through meaningful service and scholarly activities
• Implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives through various teaching methods, including online and immersion classrooms, fieldwork assignments, and community service
• Innovate and revise curriculum annually to enhance teaching effectiveness
• Develop assignments that align with students’ knowledge, skills, and learning needs
• Independently manage all aspects of individual teaching loads
• Monitor and evaluate fieldwork agencies to ensure they meet course outcomes
• Provide indirect supervision and evaluation of students in fieldwork settings
• Oversee and evaluate fieldwork preceptors/mentors in collaboration with field agencies and college departments
• Offer documented feedback to students based on course outcomes and provide remediation as needed
• Communicate current fieldwork agency policies, procedures, and expectations
• Serve as a positive role model, assisting students in their professional and social development
• Act as an informal leader, mentor, and role model for faculty and staff, promoting customer service, collaboration, scholarship, communication, excellence, and professionalism
• Mentor new faculty members
• Engage in professional activities outside the College
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of College programs and philosophy
• Participate in academic advisement and counseling for assigned students and assess counseling concerns for all students
• Assist in developing and evaluating student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies
• Facilitate student and graduate evaluations of curriculum, teaching, and program effectiveness
• Provide budget recommendations to the program coordinator
• Demonstrate leadership by chairing or serving on College and University committees, work groups, and accreditation preparation activities
• Gather and analyze data related to College and University assessment programs
• Serve as course coordinator or Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings as appropriate
• Demonstrate scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration, consistent with assigned rank expectations
• Maintain current course materials, apply evidence-based teaching principles, participate in peer reviews, and reflect on teaching practices
• Develop leadership skills through formal coursework or continuing education
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays