Social Work Professor, Policy/Ethics

Yeshiva University•New York, NY

5d•$93,000 - $119,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor rank, commensurate with qualifications, for its MSW/PhD programs. The position focuses on social work policy and social work ethics and offers an opportunity to contribute to the future of social work practice and policy. The school offers MSW, DSW, and Ph.D. degrees, post-master’s certificate programs, and MSW specializations in clinical practice with individuals and families, group work, and community practice. The successful candidate will teach courses in policy, social work ethics, and other areas across different platforms; mentor and advise MSW/PhD students; conduct scholarly research and publish; contribute to program assessment and curriculum development; and serve on program, college, and university committees. The position is effective Fall 2027. Minimum qualifications include an accredited Master’s Degree in Social Work and a DSW or Ph.D., strong potential for teaching excellence, and a research agenda aimed at external funding. Preferred qualifications include university teaching experience, scholarly publications, successful grant activity, commitment to a diverse MSW/PhD/DSW student body, and support for shared governance and community partnerships. The school is particularly interested in an Associate or Full Professor able to teach in more than one curricular area and scholars with expertise in antisemitism. Applications must include a letter of intent addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, a statement of teaching philosophy and research focus, a curriculum vitae, three references, and a writing sample. The salary range is $93,000–$119,000.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
DSW or Ph.D.
Strong potential for teaching excellence.
A research agenda aimed at external funding.

Nice To Haves

University teaching experience.
A record of scholarly publications and successful grant activity.
Demonstrated commitment to working with a thriving and diverse MSW/PhD/DSW student body.
Values shared governance and community partnerships.
Ability to teach effectively in more than one curricular area.
Expertise in antisemitism.

Responsibilities

Teach social work courses in policy, social work ethics, and other courses on different platforms.
Mentor and advise students in the MSW/PhD programs.
Engage in scholarly research and publication.
Participate in ongoing program assessment and curriculum development.
Serve on program, college, and university committees.