Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
Biblical Principles and Expectations: Faculty help to further Malone鈥檚 mission to provide students with an education based on biblical
faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church,
community, and world.
I. University Overview
Affiliated with the Evangelical Friends-Eastern Region denomination, Malone
strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain
the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we
provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:
- Understand and critically
engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world. - Understand the biblical, historical, and
theological foundations of the Christian faith. - Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts.
- Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies
at the graduate level. - Explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual,
and community pursuits.
II. University Expectations
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their
Christian testimony in a church. In addition, all faculty must affirm and agree to live in keeping with . - A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various
cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith. - A commitment to integrating
faith and learning within the academic discipline. - Become a participant in our supportive academic community, in which we grow
together in love of God and neighbor, toward the people we were created to become.
III. Job Summary
Malone University
seeks an Assistant Professor of Social Work, including the Bachelor鈥檚 of Social Work (BSW) Program and the new, soon-to-be launched Master鈥檚
of Social Work (MSW) Program. This position may include 四虎影视 ground and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The successful candidate will possess the qualifications necessary to assume primary responsibilities for micro and mezzo level social
work practice methods, social work research courses, and other courses as needed. Depending on experience and candidate strengths and
experience, the position may include administrative responsibilities for the programs.
IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties, tasks and responsibilities:
- Maintain an average 四虎影视 load of 24 credit hours per academic year
- Willingness to teach courses on campus and online in both the BSW and MSW Programs
- Review and revise courses
- Willingness to develop online courses
- Advise and mentor students
- Engage in student assessment
- Work as a team
with social work faculty toward continued program development - Provide support for accreditation
- Participate in service
opportunities at Malone University, within the community, and within the church - Engage in scholarly activities, including research,
professional publications, national, state, and community peer-reviewed and invited presentations, etc. - Integrate Christian faith
into course curriculum - Participate in a Christian Faith Integration course during the second year
V. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in 四虎影视 in higher education; preferably in both the ground and online 四虎影视
delivery formats - Online course development experience is preferred
- Personal commitment to the Christian faith
- Willingness to integrate Christian faith into course curriculum
VI. Education and Experience
- A Ph.D. or DSW
degree is preferred, but extensive professional practice experience with an MSW degree, particularly for those with a willingness to
complete a doctoral degree will be considered. - Master鈥檚 in Social Work or the equivalent from a CSWE-accredited university, or the
international equivalent, but recognized by CSWE. - A minimum of two years of experience in the practice of social work,
post-Master鈥檚 degree - LISW eligibility in Ohio is preferred
VII. Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Normal
physical demands of an office setting
VIII. Application Process
Please submit the following application materials:
- letter of application
- curriculum vitae,
- Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt:
Malone
University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time
and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or less) in which you:
* Discuss
your faith in relationship to the University鈥檚 Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
* Describe your engagement with a local
congregation or faith community.
5. research statement
6. 四虎影视 philosophy
7. statement of the integration
of faith and learning in the academic discipline
8. names and contact information for three professional references.
Apply to:
Dr. Christina Schnyders, Provost
Email to: provost@malone.edu
The review of applications
will begin on March 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.