Assistant Director, MSW Program - School of Social Work
Vcu Rrtc, Richmond, VA, United States
The VCU School of Social Work invites applications for an Assistant Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. This position plays a critical leadership role in supporting the academic, administrative, and curricular functions of the MSW Program across delivery formats, including online options. The Assistant Director works closely with the MSW Program Director, Program Coordinator, faculty, and instructional staff to ensure high-quality teaching, effective curriculum implementation, and strong student and faculty support.
This is a term 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with responsibilities in teaching, service, and program administration.
Core Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach two (2) courses per calendar year, with courses assigned through the School’s standard faculty teaching assignment process
Contribute to the quality and consistency of MSW curriculum delivery across program options
Service
Serve on University and School of Social Work committees as needed
Serve as a member of the MSW Program Committee
Participate in committee meetings and program-related activities as assigned
Administrative and Programmatic Responsibilities
Curriculum Support
Assist the MSW Program Director in implementing the MSW curriculum across all program options, including online formats
Support curricular coherence and instructional quality across sections and modalities
Course Content Coordination
Recruit, coordinate, and supervise Course Content Coordinators/Leads
Provide leadership, training, and ongoing support to ensure effective performance in these roles
Adjunct and Course Instructor Support (CEFs)
Lead recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and assessment of Course-Embedded Faculty (CEFs)
Conduct interviews, review course evaluations, and provide constructive feedback
Maintain regular communication with CEFs during the semester to address instructional, student, and classroom management concerns
Faculty and HR Coordination
Work with the MSW Program Coordinator to ensure all faculty are accurately added to and updated within the HR tracking spreadsheet
Student Services Support
Collaborate with the MSW Program Coordinator to process student-related correspondence, including:
Change of Grade forms
Incompletes
Independent Study requests
Review Registration Difficulty Forms and issue course overrides each semester
Engage with students, as needed, regarding technical and academic standards
Communication and Engagement
Work with the MSW Program Coordinator to create and distribute the MSW Program newsletter for students and faculty
Support clear and consistent communication across MSW Program stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (doctoral degree preferred or in progress)
Experience in social work education and/or MSW program administration
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with online or hybrid social work education
Experience supervising faculty, adjunct instructors, or instructional staff
Salary Range:
$78,000 - $83,000 + Additional Administrative Supplement
Benefits:
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hours per Week:
40
Restricted Position:
No
Flexible Work Arrangement:
On-Site
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12
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This is a term 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with responsibilities in teaching, service, and program administration.
Core Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach two (2) courses per calendar year, with courses assigned through the School’s standard faculty teaching assignment process
Contribute to the quality and consistency of MSW curriculum delivery across program options
Service
Serve on University and School of Social Work committees as needed
Serve as a member of the MSW Program Committee
Participate in committee meetings and program-related activities as assigned
Administrative and Programmatic Responsibilities
Curriculum Support
Assist the MSW Program Director in implementing the MSW curriculum across all program options, including online formats
Support curricular coherence and instructional quality across sections and modalities
Course Content Coordination
Recruit, coordinate, and supervise Course Content Coordinators/Leads
Provide leadership, training, and ongoing support to ensure effective performance in these roles
Adjunct and Course Instructor Support (CEFs)
Lead recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and assessment of Course-Embedded Faculty (CEFs)
Conduct interviews, review course evaluations, and provide constructive feedback
Maintain regular communication with CEFs during the semester to address instructional, student, and classroom management concerns
Faculty and HR Coordination
Work with the MSW Program Coordinator to ensure all faculty are accurately added to and updated within the HR tracking spreadsheet
Student Services Support
Collaborate with the MSW Program Coordinator to process student-related correspondence, including:
Change of Grade forms
Incompletes
Independent Study requests
Review Registration Difficulty Forms and issue course overrides each semester
Engage with students, as needed, regarding technical and academic standards
Communication and Engagement
Work with the MSW Program Coordinator to create and distribute the MSW Program newsletter for students and faculty
Support clear and consistent communication across MSW Program stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (doctoral degree preferred or in progress)
Experience in social work education and/or MSW program administration
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with online or hybrid social work education
Experience supervising faculty, adjunct instructors, or instructional staff
Salary Range:
$78,000 - $83,000 + Additional Administrative Supplement
Benefits:
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hours per Week:
40
Restricted Position:
No
Flexible Work Arrangement:
On-Site
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12
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