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Faculty, Credentials, and Staffing
Information about our faculty team, credential requirements, and staffing structure.
Faculty
Our faculty bring diverse expertise and lived experience to the Indigenous Social Work program. All faculty members demonstrate commitment to Indigenous values and community-based education.
Dr. Sarah Smith
Program Director
Credentials: PhD Social Work, MSW, LCSW
Expertise: Indigenous social work practice, community partnerships
Prof. James White
Associate Director
Credentials: MA Indigenous Studies, MSW
Expertise: Indigenous governance, social policy
Dr. Maria Lopez
Senior Faculty
Credentials: PhD Social Welfare, MSW, LCSW
Expertise: Family services, trauma-informed practice
Dr. Emily Chen
Faculty
Credentials: MSW, PhD candidate
Expertise: Assessment and evaluation, program evaluation
David Green
Adjunct Faculty
Credentials: MSW, LCSW
Expertise: Youth services, community organizing
Credentials
Faculty members meet rigorous credentialing standards to ensure quality teaching and mentorship aligned with professional standards and Indigenous social work values.
Program Director
- ✓ Master's degree in Social Work or related field
- ✓ Doctoral degree (PhD, DSW)
- ✓ Current LCSW or equivalent credential
- ✓ Minimum 5 years practice experience
- ✓ Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous values
Full-Time Faculty
- ✓ Master's degree in Social Work
- ✓ Current social work license
- ✓ Minimum 3 years practice experience
- ✓ Experience in Indigenous communities
- ✓ Teaching experience or training
Adjunct/Sessional Faculty
- ✓ Master's degree in Social Work or related field
- ✓ Current license or credential
- ✓ Minimum 2 years practice experience
- ✓ Subject matter expertise
- ✓ Supervision and mentoring capability
Staffing
The program maintains an adequate staffing structure to support high-quality education and comprehensive student services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
| Position | FTE | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director | 1.0 | Overall program management, faculty coordination, community partnerships |
| Associate Director | 1.0 | Curriculum coordination, student support oversight |
| Senior Faculty (Full-time) | 2.0 | Course instruction, student supervision, program assessment |
| Faculty (Full-time) | 1.0 | Course instruction, committee participation |
| Adjunct Faculty | 0.5-2.0 | Guest lectures, specialized instruction, community practitioner input |
| Administrative Support | 1.0 | Scheduling, records, student services coordination |
Total FTE Allocation
8.5 FTE
This staffing level ensures adequate course coverage, student supervision, committee participation, and community engagement.
Faculty Professional Development
Ongoing Training
- → Indigenous social work pedagogy
- → Trauma-informed practice
- → Cultural competency
- → Assessment and evaluation
Support Opportunities
- → Conference attendance funding
- → Research and publication support
- → Mentoring and peer support
- → Community engagement opportunities