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Program Director for Master of Social Work

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)

Other Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration

Job description

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Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

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The University of the Cumberlands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director to lead our developing Master of Social Work (MSW) program. This is a full-time faculty position housed in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The MSW Program Director will provide visionary academic and administrative leadership, overseeing curriculum development, faculty hiring, accreditation, and student support. We seek a dynamic and committed educator who will contribute to a mission-driven program focused on preparing students for competent, ethical, and service-oriented professional practice in diverse settings. 

This position is primarily online and will require collaborative work with university leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure program excellence and compliance with CSWE standards. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to “seek a life more abundant.”  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the MSW program, including strategic planning and program development
  • Oversee and coordinate curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure adherence to CSWE accreditation standards, including self-study and assessment processes
  • Recruit, supervise, and mentor MSW faculty
  • Support student retention, engagement, and success
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external community partners
  • Teach graduate-level courses within the MSW program
  • Serve on departmental and university committees
  • Maintain active engagement in scholarship and service within the field of social work

Required Qualifications

  • Earned MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution
  • DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work
  • Minimum of 5 years post-MSW experience in social work practice and/or higher education
  • Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience
  • Strong understanding of CSWE accreditation standards and the accreditation process
  • Experience in online teaching and curriculum delivery
  • Evidence of professional engagement and scholarly activity
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience directing or coordinating an accredited social work program
  • Experience with clinical supervision and licensure preparation
  • Experience teaching at the master's level
  • Familiarity with faith-based higher education settings
  • Experience in program development

Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits: Yes
Job Type: Faculty
Job Location: Online

Cumberlands is different by design.
The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that values service, leadership, and academic excellence. We welcome students and faculty from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and intellectually vibrant community.

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”

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