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Assistant Professor of Social Work

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Wayne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 19087, USA
Listing for: Eastern University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-06-20
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Remote
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 1114
Department: Social Work - (College of Health & Sciences)
Opening Date: 06/17/2026

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.
Position Description

The successful candidate will teach core MSW courses (Practice, HBSE, Research, Policy) with the opportunity to update curriculum as well as develop new curriculum in their area of expertise. This is a remote position in our fully online MSW program

The MSW program has a trauma-informed focus from the lens of a Christian worldview.

Eastern University is known for its emphasis on faith, reason, and justice. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies this mission.
Position Responsibilities
  • Teach assigned courses in a30-credit load.
  • Advise students.
  • Help develop the academic, social, and spiritual dimensions of the students.
  • Interview students for admission to the program.
  • Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment and retention activities.
  • Pursue a scholarly agenda of inquiry, presentation, and publication.
  • Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department.
  • Supports the continuous development of the Social Work Department.
  • Honor the NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
  • Qualifications
  • MSW from a CSWE accredited program and a Doctorate or PhD (in Social Work preferred).
  • Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
  • Record of teaching in a social work program particularly within online education.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making.
  • Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability.
  • Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common mission.
  • Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the University's mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional work.
  • Supplemental Information

    The Social Work Department has five full-time faculty. The BSW program has been accredited by CSWE since 1974 and MSW program is also fully accredited by CSWE. The Social Work Department at Eastern University educates and prepares students to be competent advanced generalist (MSW) social work practitioners who are knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate representatives of God's mercy and justice in meeting common human needs with particular attention to vulnerable and oppressed populations and communities.

    About Eastern University

    Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment;

    members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

    Background Checks

    Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

    Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances:

    1) Affidavit;

    2) FBI Criminal Record Check;

    3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and;

    4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check.
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