About Job

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies Hours per Week: Full-time

Founded in 1887, Alverno College is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college for undergraduate women
sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis. The college also offers a robust array of graduate and degree
completion programs for women and men. Student learning and personal and professional development are the
central focus of everyone in the Alverno College community. As Wisconsin’s first designated Hispanic-Serving
Institution, Alverno enrolls a highly diverse student body of virtually every demographic and experience. It is an
institution that has revered tradition and encouraged innovation for more than 130 years.

Looking to join something new and make your mark on the field of social work? Alverno College is seeking
experienced applicants for a full-time, ten-month faculty position as an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in
our fully accredited Council for Social Work Bachelor of Social Work program beginning in the 2024-25
academic year. This role will also serve as the practicum director for the BSW. This appointment is an exempt
position and will be administered through an initial rolling contract (two-year probationary) with renewal under a
standard rolling contract every three years after the probationary period. A rolling contract may, with appropriate
approval, be converted to a tenure track position if eligible and approved by the Chief Academic Officer. Salary
and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Alverno College
health, disability, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full time employees and eligible dependents.
Tuition benefits are available for employees and qualified dependents.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following information is not meant to be all-inclusive.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

All Social Work faculty at Alverno College collaborate in curriculum development, teaching, learning and
assessment, and program evaluation within the Social Work curriculum and the curriculum at large. More
information about the program can be found at https://www.alverno.edu/Program/Master-of-Social-Work

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Teach a range of courses in the BSW program;
Serve as the practicum director assisting students with placements, supervision and tracking required

hours;

Develop new BSW curriculum and collaborate on the accreditation process;
Serve and collaborate in departmental and cross-departmental committees and meetings;
Engage in scholarship activities related to teaching practice;
Engage with current and prospective students through activities such as individual advising, connection

with student groups, and attendance at college-sponsored events;

Actively participate in national and state social work organizations;
Ability and willingness to work with a very diverse student population and embrace change in a growing

department.
Successful candidates should highlight any specific experiences and expertise related to supporting a diverse
and inclusive educational community. Willingness to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion is
essential. Those with experience with abolitionist frameworks are strongly encouraged to highlight this work.

Qualifications and Education Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program required;

Social work license required;
Preferred candidates will have experience teaching at the college level;
CSAC highly desired;
Applicants from groups historically underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply.
Those with experience with abolitionist frameworks are strongly encouraged to highlight this work.

How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.alverno.edu/jobs/apply/login.php

Please attach your cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy statement, and list of references to the
online application.

The position remains open until filled. Applications must be received by August 1, 2024 to be guaranteed to
receive full consideration.

Alverno College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity