Faculty, School of Social Work (MSW), Full-Time, Temporary, Fall 2023

Overview:
The School of Social Work at Salem State University invites applications for a one-year full-time temporary position in our MSW program beginning in September 2023. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a faculty dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, equity, and student success. Faculty duties include participation in committee work, program coordination, academic advising and curriculum development guided by a faculty focus on equity-minded teaching and transformative learning. Teaching assignments may include advanced social work practice and research courses.

The School of Social Work offers both an MSW and BSW education to approximately 500 students and, was recently named one of the Top 100 Schools of Social Work (#96) by U.S. News and World Report. The MSW Program offers students a comprehensive graduate experience focused on integrated practice for health and behavioral health. Students can create a unique MSW experience through their choices of electives and can complete the program in one or more years, full- or part-time via the following study plans: Advanced Standing, Fall-Start, or Saturday Cohort or Online MSW Program with a spring start.

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an MSW from a CSWE accredited program. Experience teaching in social work higher education; demonstrated effectiveness in working with and teaching diverse populations and experience promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned PhD or ABD in social work, DSW, or doctorate in a related field; previous university/college teaching experience in social work at an accredited institution at the graduate level; and experience with hybrid and on-line teaching; ability to teach across the curriculum.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas.

Working Conditions:

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

This is an on-site, in-person position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. Internal candidates are not subject to a background check.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Salem State University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement.

EEO Statement:
Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.