Visiting Assistant Professor

Grand View University

Instructor in MSW program at Grand View University teaching micro, mezzo, and macro social work courses. Engaging in departmental activities and program development for the MSW curriculum.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching social work courses at both the MSW and BSW levels, with a strong foundation in micro, mezzo, and macro social work practices. Proven ability to engage with diverse student populations and contribute to program development and assessment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social Work (MSW)Earned Doctorate In Social WorkTwo Years Post-Master's Social Work Practice ExperienceTeaching Experience In Social Work CurriculumAbility To Work With Diverse Backgrounds

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CSWE-Accredited ProgramMicro Social WorkMezzo Social WorkMacro Social WorkProgram DevelopmentProgram AssessmentEthnically Diverse CommunityCulturally Diverse Community

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The selected candidate will serve as an instructor in the MSW program, teaching courses across the curriculum at the micro, mezzo, and macro level.
The teaching load is 24 credits, 12 in both the fall and spring semesters.
Courses will be taught in-person or synchronously online based on candidate availability.
The candidate will participate in activities serving the department, such as attending department meetings, attending faculty assembly meetings, and contributing to program development and assessment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must have a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in social work or related field by August 1, 2026.
Candidates must have at least two years post-master’s social work degree practice experience.
Candidates must be able to teach courses across the social work curriculum at both the MSW and BSW level.
The candidate must have proven ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds and identities in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Benefits

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Letter of introduction
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Copies of all transcripts (unofficial transcripts are satisfactory at this time)
Complete contact information for three references