Buena Vista University’s School of Liberal Arts invites applications for the full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Social Work and Human Services in our CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work program. The position, to begin in August 2023, includes teaching, revising, and developing courses for online delivery in both social work and human services. The individual in this position works closely with the Storm Lake campus faculty as well as staff in our Academic Innovations department. The candidate should enjoy teaching at the college level in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Other faculty responsibilities include participating in Quality Matters training, student advising, and participation in program development, assessment, and the maintenance of our CSWE accreditation.

The Social Work Program has been continuously accredited by CSWE since its beginning in 1984 and expects to maintain high ethical and professional standards for preparing future social workers in Generalist Practice. Candidates must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program. An LCSW is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of two years post-MSW full-time practice experience; five years of full-time, post MSW professional practice experience is preferred. Candidates should have a record of successful work with diverse populations and individuals. Online undergraduate teaching experience at the BSW level is required.

Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University’s main 60-acre campus is situated on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. One of Iowa's premier vacation spots, it hosts an array of retail shopping, dining, and professional services, and a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. Storm Lake has an active and energetic business community, with a healthy mixture ranging from small businesses to multinational food processing and agribusinesses. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life.

Please submit your letter of application, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable but official copies required for appointment), teaching evaluation summaries, teaching philosophy statement, and current vita with the names of 3-5 references (including title, address, e-mail address and telephone number). Due to limited system capabilities, please email any additional application materials to humanresources@bvu.edu and they will be attached to your profile.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer, and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.