What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Clinical Educator – Online MSW Program position at Eastern Oregon University?
Position Information:
Eastern Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Advanced Clinical Educator to join the online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. This remote faculty position will support a fully online, asynchronous graduate program with a focus on advanced generalist practice serving rural and underserved populations. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, scholarship, service, and contributions to accreditation efforts. The MSW program launched in Fall 2025; this role begins Fall 2026 and includes 45 total quarter credit hours of teaching and service over the 9-month appointment.
Job Description Summary
The MSW program at EOU is designed to serve adult learners, particularly those in rural and underserved communities, through a fully online, asynchronous delivery model. Operating on an 11-week quarter system, the curriculum emphasizes ethical, inclusive, and evidence-informed advanced generalist practice. The program does not require campus residency or travel. EOU seeks professionals who demonstrate commitment and teaching effectiveness in order to assist our students in preparing and attaining their professional goals. The anticipated start date for this faculty position is September 15, 2026, with instruction beginning September 28, 2026. The appointment covers Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, with Summer term off.
Compensation is based on the successful applicant’s education and relevant teaching and social work experience. This position comes with a generous healthcare package for both employee and all family dependents, paid holidays, paid sick time, state employee retirement pension, and other fringe benefits.
See webpage for program information: https://www.eou.edu/master-of-social-work/
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach graduate-level courses in the generalist and advanced generalist social work curriculum via asynchronous online delivery;
- Provide timely, substantive feedback and maintain regular communication with students;
- Assess student learning through varied and appropriate evaluation strategies.
- Advise and mentor MSW students, including support in academic and professional development;
- Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards and contribute to accreditation documentation and preparation;
- Supporting program accreditation efforts (CSWE);
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda relevant to the social work profession;
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to support continuous program improvement; Demonstrate effective time management, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting academic deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program;
- Earned doctorate in social work or a closely related field;
- Two years of full-time post-MSW professional social work practice experience;
- Higher education teaching experience.
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensure as LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent in the applicant’s state of residence;
- Experience teaching graduate asynchronous online social work courses;
- Experience supervising master’s level social work students;
- Proficiency with Canvas LMS and online course development;
- Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and EPAS standards;
- Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations, including adult learners.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Requirements:
Please submit the following:
- Cover letter addressing interest in EOU, professional goals, qualifications and alignment with the MSW program mission;
- Curriculum vitae;
- One-page statement of teaching philosophy;
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required for finalists);
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University
https://www.eou.edu/institutional-effectiveness/values-and-principles/.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University https://www.eou.edu/visitor/.
EOU offers a very attractive package of state public employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time off (8 hours/month)
- Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95% employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- For more details, see Prospective Employeeshttps://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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The salary range for a 9-month appointment as an Advanced Clinical Educator is $57,299 to $66,246 based on education and experience.
Salary : $57,299 - $66,246