University of the Cumberlands

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Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. Get Set for Cumberlands! Join our team of student-focused faculty dedicated to fostering academic excellence, ethical leadership, and service to others. CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log in to Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites. The Department of Human Services at the University of the Cumberlands invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to support the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. 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. 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: Teach undergraduate Social Work courses. Advise and mentor BSW students in academic and professional development. Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation processes in alignment with CSWE standards. Serve Department and University committees. Maintain active engagement in scholarship and service within the field of social work. Required Qualifications: Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. At least two years of post-MSW professional social work experience. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Commitment to social work values. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD) or closely related field (ABD considered). Experience with CSWE accreditation and assessment processes. Record of scholarly engagement, publications, or professional presentations. Experience teaching in online and hybrid learning environments. Familiarity with Kentucky social service systems and community partnerships. Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. Benefits: Yes, a comprehensive benefits package is available. Job Type: Faculty Job Location: Online Cumberlands is different by design. Our faculty exemplify the university’s mission of empowering students to pursue a “life more abundant.” We seek educators who lead with purpose, uphold professional standards, and inspire students to make a meaningful difference in their communities through the practice of social work. Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a “life-more-abundant.” Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research. The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.