State University Faculty - Assistant Professor of Social Work

Metropolitan State University • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Metropolitan State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor. This is a fixed-term (one year) position within the Social Work department and will start on August 17, 2026. The position is dependent upon budget.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in social work.
• Two years of post- MSW social work practice experience.
• Demonstrated interest in faculty position that prioritizes teaching and emphasizes teaching excellence.
• A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students and colleagues who are culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating and serving racially, ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• Technical, Computer, and/or Software skills sufficient to successfully navigate instructional platforms such as D2L, Turnitin, Zoom and the like.

Nice To Haves

• A doctorate degree directly relating to the social work discipline.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level.
• Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.
• Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive and/or anti-racist pedagogy.
• Experience providing academic advising for non-traditional students at a post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to teach social work courses effectively to a post-traditional student population and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
• Engage in service to the university and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through an in-person centered model, with the ability to teach online, and/or hybrid course content as needed.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level