Social Work - Assistant Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University – Assistant Clinical Professor

The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for a 9 month on ground Assistant Clinical 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) and our hybrid part-time PhD Program.

Responsibilities:

We encourage applications from candidates of all specializations and areas of study. Ideal candidates for this position are invested in fostering inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning. Teaching opportunities will be in the BSW and MSW programs.

Requirements:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university, Ph.D. in Social Work or DSW preferred.
• A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
• Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice.
• Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation, curriculum development and practicum education is a plus.
• 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) contact information for three references*; and
5) graduate transcripts.
* Finalists will be asked to provide letters of recommendation. 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.