Social Work - Assistant Professor

Social Work - Assistant Professor (On-Ground, Tenure-Track)

School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sciences

Sacred Heart University

The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an on-ground tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2026.

The School of Social Work mission is:
To prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. We are deeply committed to training social workers to think critically and intervene against cultural, social, political, and economic practices that do not advance human rights, justice, or the dignity and worth of every human being.

This mission guides the delivery of the BSW Program, MSW Program (with on-ground and online options).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in the MSW and/or BSW programs
• Provide a learning environment that fosters inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and compliance with CSWE standards.
• Support and collaborate with fellow faculty
• Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School's mission

Requirements:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a PhD or Doctorate in social work, social welfare or closely related field.
• A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
• Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and social work practice.
• Demonstrate potential for research and scholarly publications.
• Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation and curriculum development.
• Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit
1) letter of interest
2) curriculum vitae,
3) statement of teaching philosophy,
4) a research statement
5) contact information for three references (letters will be required from final candidates); and
6) graduate transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage; however official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of employment.

Review of applications will commence immediately, and the posting will close when the position has been filled.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.