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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Associate/Full Professor-Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program Director-Social Work-Fall 2026

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Social Work is seeking a full-time faculty member to serve as the Director of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program. The position involves managing the online program's activities, including admissions, curriculum development, student advising, and compliance with accreditation standards while fostering relationships with faculty, staff, and the professional community.

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Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day programmatic activities for the online DSW program

Overseeing admissions, curriculum development and implementation, student advising, faculty teaching assignments, program assessment, and compliance with accreditation standards

Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders

Promoting the School’s connection with the practice community through active engagement with relevant professional associations at local and national levels

Qualification

Doctoral degree in Social WorkClinical social work experienceUniversity-level teaching experienceOnline education experienceLeadership in social workCurriculum developmentVerbal skillsCommitment to positive climateInterdisciplinary researchWritten skills

Required

A doctoral degree in Social Work or related field MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program

At least five years of experience as a clinical social worker and/or social work manager

A record of outstanding teaching experience at a university level, including considerable graduate-level and online teaching

Excellent written and verbal skills

Evidence of scholarly or applied substantive expertise in one or more content areas in the DSW Curriculum

Demonstrated leadership in the profession (i.e., leadership in social service or nonprofit agencies and/or in social work education, etc.)

Evidence of commitment to creating a welcoming, positive climate in classroom and research settings where all students can succeed and thrive

Preferred

A Ph.D. or D.S.W.in Social Work

Experience in doctoral education

Experience in academic administration

Commitment to interdisciplinary research and collaboration

Experience with academic innovations such as course development, curricular modifications, implementing innovative teaching methods, or novel strategies for course evaluations

For associate professor, established record of excellence in teaching across multiple modalities (online, hybrid, in-person) including teaching innovations or developing new courses and/or mentorship of DSW/PhD students in teaching, practicum, or dissertation/capstone projects

For associate professor, publication record, including scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), with consideration for leadership roles (peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, practitioner-focused pieces)

For associate professor, recognition of scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) through invited talks, conference presentations, or integration into broader practice and/or evidence of impact on pedagogy or professional practice

For associate professors, leadership of program-level initiatives, involvement in accreditation or program review processes and/or active membership and committee work in professional organizations

For full professor, development of signature pedagogical models or courses and mentorship of early career faculty and doc students

For full professors, publications that shape the field's discourse in pedagogy, professional practice, or leadership