Assistant Professor of Social Work - Temporary; Benefited

Assistant Professor of Social Work - 1 Year Temporary (Benefited)

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants.

The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity-We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity
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• Collaborate with Each Other
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• Build a Strong Community-We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community-We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Campus

Title:

Assistant Professor
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Job Title:

Assistant Professor
Department: Social Work
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding:
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary, Benefited
Timeframe: Academic Year
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Social Work Department
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $68,000-$71,000 (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Westfield State University Department of Social Work is seeking applications for a full-time, one-year contract Assistant Professor of Social Work. The responsibilities for the position will include teaching Social Work at the graduate level and undergraduate level in the University's existing BSW and MSW programs. The program is looking for faculty with the ability to teach clinical practice and foundation MSW and BSW classes.

The position includes a 24-credit teaching load annually, student advising, scholarship (work toward a doctoral degree is considered scholarship), and service to the University. The position will start September 1, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• MSW
• A minimum of two years post-masters direct practice experience
• A DSW or PhD in Social Work or related social science field is preferred (ABD will be considered)

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance:
  Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Westfield State University is committed to the full…