Description
Malone University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work, including the Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) Program and the new Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Program that will be launched in the fall semester of 2026. This position may include teaching ground and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. It is a tenure-track, 10-month position.
The successful candidate will possess the qualifications necessary to assume primary responsibilities for generalist and clinical and mental health micro- and mezzo-level social work practice methods, but also may teach social work research and other macro-level courses as needed. Depending on experience and candidate strengths and experience, the position may include administrative responsibilities for the programs.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain an average teaching load of 27 credit hours per academic year
- Willingness to teach courses on campus and online in both the BSW and MSW Programs
- Review and revise courses
- Willingness to develop online courses
- Advise and mentor students
- Engage in student assessment
- Work as a team with social work faculty toward continued program development
- Provide support for accreditation
- Participate in service opportunities at Malone University, within the community, and within the church
- Engage in scholarly activities, including research, professional publications, national, state, and community peer-reviewed and invited presentations, etc.
- Integrate Christian faith into course curriculum
- Participate in a Christian Faith Integration course during the second year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education; preferably in both the ground and online teaching delivery formats
- Online course development experience is preferred
- Willingness to integrate Christian faith into course curriculum
Education and Experience
- Ph.D. or DSW is preferred
- ABD may be considered
- A minimum of two years of experience in the practice of social work, post-Master’s degree
- LISW eligibility in Ohio is preferred
Application Process
Please submit the following application materials:
- letter of application
- curriculum vitae
- completed Malone University faculty application form
- Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt:
Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or less) in which you:
- Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and
Community Agreement.
- Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community. - research statement
- teaching philosophy
- statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline, and
- names and contact information for three professional references.
Apply to: Dr. Christina Schnyders, Provost
Email to: provost@malone.edu
The review of applications will begin in February of 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
