Assistant Professor of Social Work

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenured/tenure-track faculty appointment in its BSSW Program. This is an in-person faculty position starting Fall 2027. MSU Denver offers a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty, including enrollment in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during the first year to support new faculty in navigating academic life. Hired individuals are eligible to apply for internal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Faculty Fellowship positions, which may provide teaching release time to advance the department's mission and support MSU Denver's HSI commitment. Fellows also participate in a structured mentorship program for long-term success in teaching, scholarship, service, and academic leadership. HSI fellowship applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting Spanish-speaking communities and advancing educational equity for historically underserved populations through their teaching, practice, research, or community-engaged experience. The department particularly values candidates with bicultural perspectives, experience working across cultural contexts, and the ability to foster meaningful engagement with Hispanic/Latine students, families, and communities. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution (or evaluated by CSWE International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES))
Two (2) years relevant post-MSW experience
Earned doctorate degree in social work or other related discipline (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree conferral by the start of fall semester classes in August 2027)
One year of teaching content relevant to social work using an online LMS (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, etc.) for in-person or online instruction

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching, practice, or research experience with first generation college students, historically underrepresented groups and/or experience serving within an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal College.
Demonstrated experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through anti-oppressive, anti-racist, or liberatory approaches to practice, teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, or professional activities in social work.
Experience and passion for developing and organizing undergraduate level social work courses including in person/online/hybrid/asynchronous teaching, pedagogy, and curriculum design.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Teaching will consist of 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester).
Teaching may include online, face to face, and hybrid instruction delivery options, with both daytime and early evening class options.
The successful candidate will take on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and be responsible to create and update course material to keep courses relevant and up-to-date.
Advising responsibilities include carrying a student advising load of approximately 40 students for which you are responsible to perform and document career and professional advising.
A scholarly agenda is expected and supported, and production of quality scholarship is required. This includes the ability to produce scholarship such as published contributions, securing external funding, student research mentorship, program evaluation, development of community-serving resources, and presenting/attending at academic conferences.
Service work is expected, including work on Departmental, College and/or University committees as well as active service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.
Per CSWE EPAS standards and MSU Denver’s commitment to inclusive pedagogy, all teaching, scholarship, and service expectations require intentional participation in and application of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the department and in service of students.
Other duties as assigned.