Assistant Professor of Social Work

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenured/tenure-track faculty appointment in its BSSW Program. This is a full-person, in-person faculty position beginning 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 faculty life and thriving in teaching, scholarly activity, and service. Hired individuals will be eligible to apply for internal Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Faculty Fellowship positions, which may provide release time from teaching to advance the department's mission and support MSU Denver's commitment as an HSI. Fellows will also participate in a structured faculty mentorship program designed to support their long-term success in teaching, scholarship, service, and academic leadership. HSI fellow applicants should demonstrate teaching, practice, research, or community-engaged experience reflecting a strong commitment to supporting Spanish-speaking communities and advancing educational equity for historically underserved populations. The department particularly values candidates with bicultural perspectives, experience navigating and 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 of 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.

Responsibilities

Teaching 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester), which may include online, face-to-face, and hybrid instruction delivery options, with both daytime and early evening class options.
Taking on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and creating/updating course material to keep courses relevant and up-to-date.
Advising responsibilities, including carrying a student advising load of approximately 40 students for whom career and professional advising must be performed and documented.
Maintaining a scholarly agenda, including producing quality scholarship such as published contributions, securing external funding, student research mentorship, program evaluation, development of community-serving resources, and presenting/attending academic conferences.
Engaging in service work, including work on Departmental, College, and/or University committees, as well as active service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.
Intentionally participating in and applying diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the department and in service of students, per CSWE EPAS standards and MSU Denver’s commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
Other duties as assigned.