Social Work Professor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Salem, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Social Work at Salem State University is seeking a tenure-track Social Work Professor to begin in September 2027. This position will primarily focus on teaching within the BSW program, with opportunities to teach in the MSW program as well. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative faculty member dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, equity, and student success. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, academic advising, participation in university governance, committee work, program coordination, and curriculum development, with an emphasis on equity-minded teaching and transformative learning. Salem State University's School of Social Work serves approximately 500 students in both MSW and BSW programs. The MSW program focuses on integrated practice for health and behavioral health, while the BSW program offers a generalist social work education preparing students for social change, grounded in social justice, inclusion, diversity, and cultural humility. The university is committed to fostering academic excellence and supporting student growth in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on civic engagement and the success of first-generation students.

Requirements

Earned PhD in social work, DSW, or doctorate in a related field (or ABD with significant progress)
Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
Experience promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational environment

Nice To Haves

Previous university/college teaching experience in social work at a CSWE-accredited institution at the undergraduate level
Experience collaborating in teaching, research, and/or practice
Experience teaching hybrid and/or online courses
Experience teaching policy, macro practice, and/or research courses
Experience providing academic advising to students