Non-tenure Track Faculty Masters Social Work

Position Code: 2029

The Master of Social Work program in the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at Merrimack College invites applicants for one (1) open-rank, non-tenure track, 9-month faculty position to begin in Fall 2026. We are specifically looking for an individual who will teach on-campus and online in the Master of Social Work program, which is accredited by CSWE. Candidates must have a MSW from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency established through CSWE and a doctorate in Social Work or in a related field.

The candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of 8 courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters, serve as an academic advisor and actively contribute to the MSW program, the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work, as well as the college.

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Social Work program is an on-ground advanced generalist program and is accredited by CSWE. It represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training program with a commitment to working with vulnerable and marginalized populations; and affirms the values of self-determination, sustainability, and community and global solidarity. The program is designed to offer both a part-time and full-time and Advanced Standing Track for students.

We plan to launch a comparable online MSW program effective Fall 2026.

The faculty member will teach a total of 32 credit/contact hours (8 courses) across the fall, spring, and potentially during summer semesters. Faculty are expected to teach on-campus courses in the evening after 4:00 pm. Online courses will be asynchronous and synchronous. It is critical for the faculty to possess confidence and skill teaching and advising adult learners. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in social work discipline including but not limited to:
Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and other related courses. The faculty will be responsible for providing formal on-campus and online teaching, effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.), advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students, attending faculty meetings, and completing social work programmatic tasks, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency as defined by CSWE
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in a related field
• Minimum 2-years full-time post MSW experience in social work practice
• Minimum of 3 years of on-campus and/or online teaching in a MSW program

• LCSW/LICSW with minimum 2-years post MSW clinical practice and supervision experience.
• Experience with online platforms for course delivery and assessment.
• Experience working with and/or teaching about multicultural populations, immigrant populations, or underserved communities.
• Proficiency in a second language as a bilingual speaker.

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Experience in teaching specific content area(s):
  Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and/or other social work practice courses.
• Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate engagement and promote excellence in the classroom for all students.
• Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desires to promote community unity among all members of our institution of higher education.
• Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social…