Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location : 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 01676
Department: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
SummaryThe College of Liberal Arts and Education at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty program director of the developing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. We specifically seek a faculty member with significant experience in or aptitude for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program development, curriculum design, field education, and assessment to support the intentional development of a new social work program to serve as the BSW Program Director. The position can either be a tenure-track position, in which a doctorate is required in addition to an MSW, or a professional practice position, which is a long-term professional appointment, in which a doctorate is not necessarily required in addition to an MSW.
The director position is currently set at an 11-month position which includes teaching 9 credits each semester (fall and spring) with a 3-credit course release in fall and spring for director duties.
The position is planned to start January 1, 2027, for the Spring 2027 semester.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Lead the development and accreditation of a new BSW curriculum, including syllabi, curriculum, curricular alignment to CSWE competencies, and accreditation materials
- Teach undergraduate courses in Sociology and Social Work
- Perform service to the department, college, and university
- For a tenure-track appointment, conduct scholarship to meet tenure requirements
- For a professional practice appointment, engage in professional outreach related to Social Work
Qualifications - MSW from a CSWE-accredited program; Doctorate preferred and required for a tenure-track appointment
- At least two years of post-master's social work degree practice experience in social work
- Demonstrated experience in or potential for BSW program development or leadership, including curriculum design and field education.
- Substantive experience with assessment, accreditation preparation, and competency-based evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior leadership in launching or significantly developing a social work program.
- Experience supporting pathways from BSW to MSW program development.
Application MaterialsPlease provide a cover letter which addresses experience or ability to develop a BSW program, including accreditation; CV; teaching philosophy; and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Angela Pirlott, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education and search committee chair, at Pirlott@sxu.edu.
DeadlineReview of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional ExpectationsWe inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
