Social Work Faculty Program Director

Social Work Faculty Program Director

Salary

$85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-time Staff

Job Number

01676

Department

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

10/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

The College of Liberal Arts and Education at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty program director of the developing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. We specifically seek a faculty member with significant experience in or aptitude for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program development, curriculum design, field education, and assessment to support the intentional development of a new social work program to serve as the BSW Program Director. The position can either be a tenure-track position, in which a doctorate is required in addition to an MSW, or a professional practice position, which is a long-term professional appointment, in which a doctorate is not necessarily required in addition to an MSW.

The director position is currently set at an 11-month position which includes teaching 9 credits each semester (fall and spring) with a 3-credit course release in fall and spring for director duties.

The position is planned to start January 1, 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester.

Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and accreditation of a new BSW curriculum, including syllabi, curriculum, curricular alignment to CSWE competencies, and accreditation materials
• Teach undergraduate courses in Sociology and Social Work
• Perform service to the department, college, and university
• For a tenure-track appointment, conduct scholarship to meet tenure requirements
• For a professional practice appointment, engage in professional outreach related to Social Work

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program; Doctorate preferred and required for a tenure-track appointment
• At least two years of post-master's social work degree practice experience in social work
• Demonstrated experience in or potential for BSW program development or leadership, including curriculum design and field education.
• Substantive experience with assessment, accreditation preparation, and competency-based evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership in launching or significantly developing a social work program.
• Experience supporting pathways from BSW to MSW program development.

Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter which addresses experience or ability to develop a BSW program, including accreditation; CV; teaching philosophy; and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Angela Pirlott, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education and search committee chair, at Pirlott@sxu.edu.

Deadline

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package that meets the needs of both the individual and his/her family. Many of the benefits are flexible and offer choices to meet various benefit needs. SXU employment benefits can be found here.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3450

Website http://www.sxu.edu