Position Title:

BSW Program Director

Department/School:

School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$85,000 - $95,000

Job Summary:

The Social Work & Sociology department in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applicants for the position of Program Director for the BS in Social Work & Sociology. This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position for which we will consider ranking at the assistant or associate professor level. The BSW Program Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Social Work & Sociology department. They create all class schedules, hire part time faculty, oversee the BSW budget, work in close collaboration with the BSW Coordinator of Practicum Education, run all department meetings, teach courses, and are primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with our CSWE accreditor. We welcome a leader who is student-centered and embraces the advancement of inclusive practices in the classroom and across the curriculum. The position includes a course release each semester for administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or DSW required, in social work or sociology
• MSW required, with 2 years (or the equivalent) of post MSW professional practice

Essential Functions:

The BSW Program Director oversees the Social Work & Sociology department which includes the following functions:

• Teaching (in multiple formats including online)
• Academic Advising
• Ensures compliance with CSWE standards
• Annual Assessment reports
• Schedules all department meetings
• Schedules all courses in the department, and creates teaching assignments for all full time and part time faculty
• Oversees the BSW community advisory board
• Works with BSW field coordinator to ensure quality practicum placements and trained site supervisors
• Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment 
• Participates in School and college service
• Maintaining an active research agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a leadership role
• Prior experience with preparing for CSWE reviews (e.g. self-study, site visits, etc.)

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department offers the BSW degree as well as a minor in sociology. The program is CSWE accredited and students graduating in good standing are eligible to apply to advanced standing MSW programs. The department has five full- time faculty and several part-time faculty.

The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, and Teacher Education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction and an online MSW program that launched in June of 2025.

The Social Work & Sociology department in collaboration with the Crime & Justice Studies department offer a dual major in Social Work and Crime & Justice Studies.

The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and the development of a Social Justice minor.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Work Schedule:

Flexible, course schedule varies each semester

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

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