Assistant/Associate Professor, MSW Program
About The Position
The College of Health and Human Services at Xavier University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Social Work beginning Fall 2027. This tenure-track teaching position will be primarily assigned to the MSW Program currently in pre-candidacy. Xavier University seeks experienced, innovative, and highly motivated candidates for a full-time, open-rank, tenure track faculty. Responsibilities include teaching at the BSW and MSW levels, curriculum and program development, pursuing grant opportunities, academic student advising, participating in department/college/university/community service, and developing a scholarly agenda. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy, social justice, and engaged learning and have distance teaching and course development experience.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (related doctoral degrees will be considered, but a doctoral degree in social work is preferred)
- A master’s social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program (or a CASWE-accredited degree recognized through an MOU with CSWE, or an ISWDRES-evaluated degree)
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team
- Passion for exciting and motivating students from diverse backgrounds
- Contribution to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion
Nice To Haves
- At least two (2) years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work
- Previous full-time experience with instruction in social work education
- Ability to teach across the curriculum, particularly policy and research courses
- Experience with CSWE accreditation standards and processes
- Demonstrated experience with program and curriculum development and management
- Experience with online teaching and/or distance education program
- Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
- Distance teaching and course development experience
Responsibilities
- Teaching at the BSW and MSW levels
- Curriculum and program development
- Pursuing grant opportunities
- Academic student advising
- Participating in department/college/university/community service
- Developing a scholarly agenda
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account
- Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
