CHEManager International · 5 hours ago
Associate/Full Professor-Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program Director-Social Work-Fall 2026
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe 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 successful candidate will manage programmatic activities, oversee admissions and curriculum development, and establish relationships with stakeholders while promoting the School's connection with the practice community.
Responsibilities
Managing day-to-day programmatic activities for the online Doctor of Social Work (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 the local and national levels
Qualification
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
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Additional summer salary
Strong mentoring program
Manageable teaching load
Competitive start-up funds
Pre-tenure teaching releases
Opportunities for internal research funding
Supports for teaching and research innovation
Company
CHEManager International
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201-500 employees
Funding
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