Open Rank Professor of Social Work (Assistant, Associate or Full)

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment in its MSW Graduate Program. This is a full-time faculty contract beginning Fall 2027 and requires the successful candidate to be present in Colorado on the University’s Auraria campus for in-person teaching and other activities. New tenure-track faculty participate in a year-long mentoring program and, during their first year, the Roadrunner Faculty Academy, with additional opportunities to connect with affinity groups and mentoring networks. Teaching responsibilities total 24 credits per academic year, typically four courses per semester, and may involve online, face-to-face, and hybrid instruction. The faculty member will lead specific courses and update and modify online and on-campus course materials. The position also includes advising approximately 40 students, including documenting career and professional advising; maintaining a scholarly agenda and producing quality scholarship; and providing service to departmental, college, university, professional, and community organizations. Teaching, scholarship, and service include intentional participation in and application of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Release time may be provided for significant administrative duties beyond service, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution, or a degree evaluated by the CSWE International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES).
Two years of relevant post-MSW experience.
Earned doctorate in social work or a related discipline; ABD candidates will be considered with evidence of degree conferral by August 20, 2027.
One year of teaching social-work-relevant content using an online learning management system (such as Blackboard or Canvas) for in-person or online instruction.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience in a higher-education social work program, department, or school, such as academic program direction or coordination, faculty mentoring, curriculum or accreditation leadership, faculty or staff supervision, or service as a department chair, associate chair, program director, or comparable leader.
Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through anti-oppressive, anti-racist, or liberatory approaches in social work practice, teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administration, or professional activities.
Previous teaching, practice, or research experience with first-generation college students or historically underrepresented groups, and/or experience serving at an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal College.
Experience practicing across systems using Interprofessional Education frameworks and ability to partner with other disciplinary areas.
Experience developing and organizing graduate-level social work courses, including in-person, online, hybrid, or asynchronous teaching, pedagogy, and curriculum design.

Responsibilities

Teach 24 credits per academic year, typically four courses per semester, using online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid formats.
Take lead faculty responsibility for specific courses and update and modify online and on-campus course materials.
Advise approximately 40 students and perform and document career and professional advising.
Maintain a scholarly agenda and produce quality scholarship, including activities such as publications, external funding, student research mentorship, program evaluation, community-serving resources, and academic conference participation.
Participate in service on departmental, college, and/or university committees and actively serve professional organizations and/or the community.
Intentionally participate in and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Perform other duties as assigned.