Job Description

Social Work Instructor And Practicum Coordinator

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, high-quality 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:

• Teach undergraduate courses in GBC's new Bachelor of Social Work program as assigned.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the BSW curriculum to align with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Participate in developing course objectives, learning outcomes, instructional materials, assignments, and assessment strategies.
• Support preparation for and pursuit of CSWE accreditation, including documentation, program assessment, data collection, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and community partners to identify and develop appropriate field education and practicum opportunities for students.
• Support the development of program policies, procedures, student learning assessments, and other materials needed for program implementation and accreditation.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, professional development, and preparation for social work practice.
• Participate in program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Serve on college committees and participate in departmental and institutional activities as assigned.
• Maintain professional engagement and remain current with developments in social work practice, education, and accreditation standards.

Travel:

The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area. There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in several state-wide or national meetings each year that require overnight travel.

Compensation Grade

Academic Faculty – 3

B Contract - 9 month (end of August to mid May) working contract paid over 12 months.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact gbc-hr@gbcnv.edu

The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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