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

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S. , Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.

Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools:
College of Arts & Sciences;
School of Communication, Media & the Arts;
School of Social Work;
School of Performing Arts;
College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology;
School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.

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 January 2027

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 and MSW Program .

• 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

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university
• 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 is a plus.
• Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.

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.

Job Family Faculty

Job Function Faculty

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Doctorate

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA