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Job Description
Great Basin College is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, 9-month Social Work Instructor and Practicum Coordinator position. This opportunity is available at any GBC campus location: Elko, Ely, Pahrump, or Winnemucca.
Help build the future of social work education in rural Nevada! Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Social Work Instructor to join our team and help launch our new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new academic program, shape curriculum, support accreditation efforts, and educate the next generation of social work professionals.
The successful candidate will play an important role in developing and delivering a high-quality social work curriculum that prepares graduates to serve individuals, families, and communities, particularly in rural and frontier settings.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Social Work Program Director and Dean of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health to develop and implement the new online program, contribute to curriculum development, support the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation efforts, and teach undergraduate social work courses.
Why Join Us?
Help develop GBC’s new Bachelor of Social Work program, including curriculum development, course design, and implementation.
Prepare future social work professionals to address the needs of rural communities through accessible, high0quality education.
Participate in developing program policies, assessment processes, and documentation to support CSWE accreditation.
Teach undergraduate social work courses, impacting the next generation of social workers.
Work with college colleagues, community agencies, and social work professionals to strengthen field education opportunities and support student success.
Qualifications:
Education:
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program. Doctoral degree in social work is preferred.
Experience & Licensure:
Professional social work practice experience is required.
Experience in social work education, curriculum development, program assessment, or accreditation is preferred.
Experience working with rural, frontier, underserved, or diverse populations is desirable.
Experience developing community partnerships and coordinating field education or practicum opportunities is desirable.
Skills & Attributes:
Commitment to social work education and the professional values and ethical standards of the social work profession.
Ability to apply professional social work practice experience and knowledge to curriculum development, program implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, college administration, community partners, and field education professionals.
Interest in supporting CSWE accreditation requirements and developing processes to demonstrate program compliance.
Ability to use online learning platforms and instructional technologies to support student learning.
Commitment to student mentoring, academic advising, and student success.
Key Responsibilities:
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