Faculty Position in Social Work (Instructor & Field Coordinator) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Position Details
Position Information Position Title Faculty Position in Social Work (Instructor & Field Coordinator)
Division School of Social Work (DIV)
Department School of Social Work
Location Jackson or Germantown
Job Summary This position is responsible for teaching assigned courses, fulfilling departmental, school/college, and university-wide faculty responsibilities, and maintaining an appropriate level of scholarship. In addition to teaching, this position also serves as one of two Field Coordinators who work under the supervision of the Field Director to manage the field education program, serving as the primary liaison between students, community agencies, and the school to ensure high-quality, educationally sound placements. This role involves coordinating student internships, developing agency partnerships, providing training and support to field instructors, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. •This position starts Fall 2025, pending budget approval. About Union University Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence. Essential Job Duties Instruction
Teach a full-time load of 18 credit hours. Design curriculum through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities and assignments which support lesson objectives, and the development of critical thinking skills. Instruction is delivered in face-to-face, synchronous online, and asynchronous online formats. Teach both BSW and MSW courses.
Receive 6 credit hours of release in the role of a Field Coordinator who works closely with the Field Director to interview

BSW & MSW

students, match them with agencies, help maintain their placement, including writing learning contracts and conducting evaluations of the student’s performance in field. They also handle field disruptions and replacements should they be needed.
Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Define clear learning outcomes. Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.
Maintain regular on-campus office hours as posted on the office door [or Canvas] for student accessibility outside the classroom, providing ample periods of time for counseling and mentoring students in matters related to academic success, life goals, and spiritual development.
Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Post textbook information for assigned courses by the posted deadlines.
Participate in assessment activities associated with taught courses by collecting data on student learning outcomes when appropriate and engaging in department activities associated with the analysis and application of those data for the purposes of continuous improvement of the program. Professional Development
Pursue scholarly growth on an ongoing basis, both within and outside the subject discipline, in the academic profession. Remain current in academic or program discipline, including participation in professional organizations and scholarly activities; attending and presenting at professional conferences meetings, workshops, and/or conventions; and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship through the engagement of intellectual inquiry to further the field of social work.
Continue to develop online teaching methods, including broadening skills using Canvas, Zoom, Teams, Turnitin, Studio, and other virtual classroom tools. Continue to improve online instruction and update content periodically. Service Participate in the life of the University, which may take the form of sponsorship or chaperonage of student organizations or activities and attendance at academic, cultural, and athletic events.
Serve on standing or ad-hoc committees, advisory boards, and hiring committees. Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings. Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
Participate in religious emphases and activities sponsored by the University for personal enrichment and as an example and encouragement to colleagues and to students, including regular attendance at Chapel services.
Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
Be available to faculty and students for consultation in one’s area of expertise.
Assist with recruitment, pre-registration, registration, and New Student Orientation as assigned. When called upon, function as an official academic advisor, counseling students about the course, academic sequence, and program selection.
Take part in campus and community activities related to the discipline of social work.
Participate in fall convocation and commencement exercises, as well as other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline or program.
Apply Christian standards and attitudes in relationships among cohorts, faculty, staff, and students.
Contribute to a positive work climate and the team effort within the school.
Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with full and part-time faculty, staff, and all other persons having a direct impact on the program
Participate in assessment, discussion, and writing to comply with accreditation reaffirmation through the Council on Social Work Education.
Supervise student workers/interns/co-ops/independent studies/individualized instruction/theses/dissertations as assigned. Other Job Duties Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program with two years of post-MSW experience. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate levels at an accredited university and the ability to work closely with students in preparing them for careers in social work. Preference will also be given for skills and competency for written and oral scholarship, active involvement with social work professional and academic organizations, a familiarity with CSWE Commission on Accreditation’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards, and strong oral and written communication skills. Christian Requirement Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. Physical Requirements The work performed by this position is of a general office, classroom, and field agency nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:
Speaking and hearing ability to sufficiently communicate in person or over the telephone.
Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.
Travel by automobile to visit field agencies to place and evaluate students.
Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).
Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified.
Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read words and numbers and interact with people in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe, and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception. Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F095P