Assistant Professor of Social Work - Temporary, Benefited

Assistant Professor of Social Work - 1 Year Temporary,Benefited

Campus

Title:

Assistant Professor

State

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, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Reports directly to thechair of the Social Work Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $68,000 (salary may commensurate tocoincide with education and experience)

* Two positions will be hired off this posting*

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 levelin the University’s existing BSW and MSW programs. The program islooking 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 consideredscholarship), and service to the University. The position willstart September 1, 2027.

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)

Salary:

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

Employee Benefits:

• 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 ofhire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month,coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provideseligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-yearvesting 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, includingspouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA statecolleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University’s Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is neededto participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at  or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and reviewof a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.