Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Teach in an innovative, online Master of Social Work program with substantive focus on trauma-informed clinical practice.  The incumbent would be expected to teach courses full-time, totaling 24 graduate credits that include, but are not limited to MSW foundation, MSW clinical, practicum education, and/or electives courses.  
• Instruct asynchronous, online courses using Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system and online media that align with program standards. 
• Contribute to student growth and development through student advising, mentoring, participating in student orientations and professional development labs, and supervising student professional development e-portfolios.
• Assist with the CSWE reaccreditation process, program growth, program assessment, and curriculum design and delivery.
• Maintain Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) status in the State of Minnesota.
• Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs. 
• Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. 
• Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
• Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community. 
• Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Earned doctorate in social work or related discipline by August 2028.
• Earned MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
• Minimum of two-years post-MSW degree clinical practice experience.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work licensure (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota by start date in August 2026.  
• Evidence of trauma-informed social work practice, research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE accredited social work program.
• Experience in advising students.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Prior experience teaching in an online MSW program.
• Experience using online technology and learning management systems to enhance online learning and teaching.
• Evidence of effective graduate teaching skills.
• Evidence of trauma-focused, clinical practice experience.
• Record of scholarly and/or creative work.
• Experience in design and delivery of asynchronous MSW courses.
• Demonstrated interest in the integration of diversity, research, policy, practice communities’ expertise, and practice immersion experiences throughout the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and engage well with, diverse students, faculty, administrators, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work as a member of a team.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation or reaccreditation processes. 
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of shared governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying an honoring, strengths-based orientation to diverse individuals and communities.
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.