SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM COORDINATOR / FACULTY

About the role

Cleveland State Community College is seeking a Faculty Social Work Program Coordinator to contribute to the academic excellence and institutional success of the college through leadership in social work education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned in accordance with course descriptions, course syllabi, departmental guidelines, and approved instructional formats.
• Fulfill all instructional requirements required by Cleveland State Community College and the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
• Remain current in the instructional field and in effective teaching methodologies.
• Dedicate a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and obtain approval for any commitments that may affect employment responsibilities.
• Be accessible to students for advising, academic assistance, and support based on the instructional format.
• Participate in institutional and academic unit meetings.
• Maintain and safeguard all required records and report grades as prescribed by the Registrar.
• Comply with Cleveland State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the college’s recruitment and retention efforts.
• Meet program core competencies established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and support student achievement of credentialing standards required by CSWE-accredited four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs.
• Evaluate student performance using a variety of course assessment strategies while maintaining and safeguarding all required academic records.
• Collect, analyze, and report student learning outcome data, in collaboration with Institutional Research (IR), to support Assessment of Academic Achievement and Curriculum (AOAC) processes.
• Represent Cleveland State Community College in social work education by participating in local and regional advisory groups and professional meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in qualifying coursework.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices and the ability to perform the responsibilities expected of a college-level instructor.
• Knowledge of the mission, role, and functions of a comprehensive community college.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to support student success through advising, student engagement, assessment activities, and participation in academic or institutional committees.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, or support educational and professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations.
• Demonstrated competency in the use and operation of instructional equipment and technologies relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge of available instructional media resources and their effective application in teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in computer-related skills necessary for job performance, including instructional and administrative technologies.

Benefits

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/H.S.A.
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Education Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retailer discounts
• Discounts on travel

Pay

Salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and exempt.