Position opening

Faculty Position in Social Work

Full-time; Tenure-track; Rank Dependent on Qualifications
Two full-time faculty program, within a multidisciplinary department.

Qualifications
MSW degree from an accredited social work program and minimum of two years of practice experience is required. Ph.D. or ABD preferred. Should have or be eligible for Ohio's practice license at Licensed Independent Social Worker level. Should demonstrate effective teaching skills and experience. International experience is a plus.

Responsibilities
Teach a range of introductory, human behavior social environment, micro and macro-practice, interviewing theory and technique, human diversity, and policy courses. Serve as director of fieldwork activities, placing students for spring internships, and providing orientation for new field instructors. Scholarship is supported and service activities with community/church are encouraged.

Compensation
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.

Appointment
Fall Semester 2008.

Deadline
Consideration of applications begins January 7 and continues until an appointment is made.

Application Materials
Applications are considered complete when the following materials have been received at the office indicated below.

  • Letter of interest
  • Resume or Vita
  • Three letters of reference (submitted directly from referee or if necessary from a placement office)
  • Official transcripts
Contact
Elaine Suderman
Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
419-358-3360
sudermane@bluffton.edu

    Bluffton University welcomes applications from all academically qualified persons who respect the Anabaptist/Mennonite peace church tradition and endorse Christian higher education in a liberal arts environment. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. EOE.