About the position

Malone University seeks an Assistant Professor of Social Work, including the Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) Program and the new, soon-to-be launched Master’s of Social Work (MSW) Program. This position may include teaching ground and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

The successful candidate will possess the qualifications necessary to assume primary responsibilities for micro and mezzo levelsocial work practice methods, social work research courses, and other courses as needed. Depending on experience and candidate strengths and experience, the position may include administrative responsibilities for the programs.

$53,200/year

Responsibilities

• Maintain an average teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year
• Willingness to teach courses on campus and online in both the BSW and MSW Programs
• Review and revise courses
• Willingness to develop online courses
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in student assessment
• Work as a team with social work faculty toward continued program development
• Provide support for accreditation
• Participate in service opportunities at Malone University, within the community, and within the church
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, professional publications, national, state, and community peer-reviewed and invited presentations, etc.
• Integrate Christian faith into course curriculum
• Participate in a Christian Faith Integration course during the second year

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or DSW degree is preferred
• A MSW degree without a doctorate may be considered; however, faculty are required to be working towards, or be willing to complete a doctoral degree
• Master’s in Social Work or the equivalent from a CSWE-accredited university, or the international equivalent, but recognized by CSWE.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the practice of social work, post-Master’s degree
• LISW eligibility in Ohio is preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education; preferably in both the ground and online teaching delivery formats
• Online course development experience is preferred
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith
• Willingness to integrate Christian faith into course curriculum

Malone University

Malone University is a Christian college for the arts, sciences and professions, in the liberal arts tradition. The University is affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region. The students, faculty and staff represent more than 35 denominations. Total enrollment is approximately 2,000 students with 1,600 undergraduates in traditional and degree completion programs and 400 students in one of five master’s programs. 

Application Process

1. completed Malone University faculty Employment Application form
2. letter of application
3. curriculum vitae
4. Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt: Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or fewer) in which you:
   • Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
   • Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
5. Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or fewer)
6. Names and contact information for three professional references
7. Statement of teaching philosophy
8. Research statement

Please send application materials to: Christina Schnyders, Ph.D., Provost

Malone University

2600 Cleveland Ave NW

Canton OH 44709-3897

Email to: provost@malone.edu