Clinical Faculty - Social Work - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is one of Arizona’s leading higher learning institutions. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs through the College of Doctoral Studies; Colangelo College of Business; College of Education; College of Nursing and Health Care Professions; College of Theology; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Science, Engineering and Technology; and College of Fine Arts and Production.

Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a full-time Clinical Faculty member for Social Work.

Please Note: This position is a 12-month in person position, based at GCU's main campus in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Teach social work courses in varying class sizes.

• Provide direction to instructional assistants including norming and training in writing instruction.

• Assist students outside classroom during office hours.

• Actively engage with students outside of the classroom for special events, career preparedness, and student club activities.

• Assist in recruitment efforts to build the graduate program in social work.

• Assist in the design of licensure path programs in social work.

• Stay current on topics and practices related to the discipline.

• Participate in curriculum design & development.

• Actively support of college/university mission and initiatives.

• Actively participate on college and/or university committees.

• Assist the Dean and Director in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University.

• Provide leadership to adjunct faculty.

• Actively engagement in professional development activities.

• Comply with all college and University policies.

• Assume other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.

• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW).

• Two years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience.

• Two years of instructional experience in social work at the post-secondary level.

• Familiarity with web enhanced instructional tools such as Angel/Blackboard/WebCT.

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.

• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated teamwork, self-motivation, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Social Work or related field (psychology, counseling, sociology, etc.).

• Research experience with social service agencies (state or non-profit) a plus.

• Three years of instructional experience in social work at the post-secondary level.

• Publication in peer reviewed journals related to social work.

• Direct experience evaluating learner achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching across multiple modalities.