Assistant or Associate Professor in Social Work

Category: Faculty

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Department: Department of Social Work, CCPA

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

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Position : 205042

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service;
Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

The Department of Social Work is entering an exciting period of growth and innovation. In addition to expanding its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, the Department is actively developing a PhD program in Social Work, creating new opportunities for faculty leadership in doctoral education, research mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of the social work profession.

The development of the PhD program reflects both the Department's growth and Binghamton University’s broader commitment to expanding high-impact graduate and doctoral education within its R1 research environment.

The Department is part of College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), an interdisciplinary college focused on preparing students for careers and leadership in public and community service. CCPA brings together Social Work, Human Development, Public Administration and Policy, Higher Education and Student Affairs, and Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership, alongside the interdisciplinary Community Research and Action PhD program. The College emphasizes social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration, applied scholarship, and meaningful engagement with local, regional, national, and global communities.

Located in downtown Binghamton, CCPA is closely connected to a broad network of community agencies, schools, health and human service organizations, government entities, and nonprofit partners.

The Department offers a growing BSW program, a long-standing in-person MSW program, and an exclusively online MSW program, including full-time, part-time, and advanced standing pathways. The Department's programs are grounded in social justice, multisystem practice, community engagement, and a commitment to preparing social workers to address complex social problems across individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

Both the Department and CCPA value applied, community-engaged scholarship that generates knowledge while contributing to meaningful improvements in the lives of individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Faculty collaborate extensively with colleagues…