Faculty: Online Programs - Assistant Professor and Online Social Work Program Co

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

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Cedarville University seeks an energetic, relational, and mission-driven Assistant Professor and Online BSW Program Coordinator to champion its developing online Bachelor of Social Work program.

The Coordinator will provide academic and program leadership while cultivating a vibrant online culture characterized by biblical integration, Christian discipleship, academic excellence, student belonging, and preparation for competent generalist social work practice. This is a full-time faculty position.

The online BSW is housed within Cedarville’s existing CSWE-accredited BSW program. Courses are primarily asynchronous, with the exception of field education components. The successful candidate must genuinely enjoy engaging prospective and current online students and be committed to making the Cedarville educational and discipleship experience meaningful for students regardless of geographic location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Champion the development and ongoing improvement of the online BSW program, taking initiative while collaborating effectively within the existing Social Work faculty and University structure.
• Teaching: Teach four courses per semester, normally two courses in each eight-week session. The candidate must be qualified to teach throughout the BSW curriculum, including generalist social work practice courses.
• Student Advising & Discipleship: Serve as an academic advisor to online BSW students and intentionally develop relationships that foster academic success, professional formation, Christian discipleship, belonging, and retention.
• Accreditation & Assessment: Provide leadership for CSWE accreditation responsibilities associated with the online program and work closely with the BSW Program Director and Director of Program Improvement on assessment, accreditation compliance, continuous improvement, and comparability with the face-to-face BSW program.
• Recruitment & Retention: Enthusiastically engage prospective students and collaborate with admissions, marketing, and enrollment personnel in recruitment, marketing, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
• Faculty Collaboration: Work effectively with social work faculty, the Online BSW Field Director, adjunct instructors, and University partners to maintain a unified, high-quality BSW program across delivery modalities.

Position Requirements:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• Ability to teach generalist social work practice and other courses across the BSW curriculum.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, organizational ability, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students in an online environment.
• Commitment to excellent social work education, student success, biblical integration, and Christian discipleship.
• Candidates must be committed followers of Jesus Christ who affirm and support Cedarville University’s Doctrinal Statement, General Work Place Standards, Community Covenant, embrace the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, and demonstrate a commitment to meaningful biblical integration in teaching, advising, leadership, and professional practice.
• The successful candidate must be a member of a local church whose doctrine and practice are consistent with the University’s doctrinal commitments.

Preferred Experience and Credentials:

• Earned PhD, DSW, or other appropriate terminal degree
• Experience in online education
• Academic/program leadership

• CSWE

• Experience in accreditation, assessment, advising, recruitment, or program development

Employment is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. H-1B sponsorship may be available for this position depending upon legal and business considerations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may be remote in approved U.S. states, or based in Cedarville, Ohio, and is pending budget approval.

We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:

• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific questions should be directed to Dr. Kevin Jones, Dean, School of Education and Social Work.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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