Assistant Professor of Social Work
About The Position
Alvernia University's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences invites applicants for a full-time Social Work Faculty appointment beginning August 17, 2026. Candidates must hold MSW from an accredited program and a doctorate in social work or related field. Alvernia has a bold approach to becoming a 21st century, modern regional university. This includes the rapid expansion of enrollment through new academic majors in engineering, health care and more. We seek professionals who are thoughtful leaders, creative and nimble in the complex environment of private higher education. Alvernia has been recognized regionally and nationally: U.S. News & World Report magazine ranks Alvernia as one of the Best U.S. Colleges & Universities, most recently 94 in the best regional universities category (North) The prestigious Carnegie Foundation selected Alvernia as one of only 23 institutions in Pennsylvania and 361 nationally to receive its 2015 Community Engagement Classification Alvernia was one of only four institutions in Pennsylvania and one of 43 nationally to earn the President's Higher Education Interfaith Community Service Honor Roll All Alvernia University employees promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
Requirements
- MSW from an accredited program
- Doctorate in social work or related field
- Excellence in online teaching using multiple pedagogical approaches
- Defined area of scholarly interest
- Two years post MSW clinical experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in excellent online pedagogy and advising
- Commitment to the mission and strategic objectives of the university
- Willingness to embrace continued professional growth
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellence in online teaching using multiple pedagogical approaches
- Have a defined area of scholarly interest
- Provide two years post MSW clinical experience
- Demonstrate experience in excellent online pedagogy and advising
- Commitment to the mission and strategic objectives of the university
- Willingness to embrace continued professional growth
- Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles
- Demonstrate service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability
Benefits
- Robust Health Coverage (three medical plans, dental, vision)
- University-paid life/AD&D insurance
- University-paid long-term disability
- Options for short-term disability
- Options for supplemental coverage for you and your family (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity plans)
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% immediate vesting
- University gift contribution to retirement plan
- Generous match up to 5% of deferrals
- 20 paid holidays per year (including 5 floating holidays)
- Tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents
- Free access to Medical & Counseling Center for benefit-eligible employees on main campus
- Employee Meal Plan at a reduced cost
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
