"ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSOR (Tenure Track line) in the area of SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL PRACTICE"

Position Summary

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSOR (Tenure Track line) in the area of SOCIAL WORK CLINICAL PRACTICE

The Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York, NY, seeks an Assistant Associate Professor rank faculty member for the MSW/PhD and DSW program.

Established in 1957, the Wurzweiler School of Social Work (WSSW) offers a 'methods-based' curriculum and concentrations in clinical casework practice, social group work, and community social work. WSSW enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence within the larger academic community of Yeshiva University.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2025

Position Responsibilities

• Teach advanced clinical practice courses in the MSW and DSW programs (on campus/live online & asynchronous)
• Contribute to curricular development and revision
• Advise and mentor students in the MSW and DSW programs
• Serve on the social work program, college, and University committees
• Engage in scholarly research and publication

Experience & Educational Background

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program and a DSW or a Ph.D. in Social Work
• Strong record of excellence in MSW teaching (classroom, live online, and asynchronous)
• An ability to teach advanced clinical practice and other practice-based courses on the Master's and Doctorate levels
• A record of scholarly publication
• Must articulate a focused research agenda with continued plans for research, publishing, and external funding

Skills & Competencies

• University teaching experience, post-MSW clinical practice
• A record of scholarly publications in the area of clinical social work practice
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a thriving and diverse MSW/PhD student body
• Values faculty governance and community partnerships

Application Instructions

• All applications must include a letter of intent addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy and research focus, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and a writing example (copy of recent publications)
• WSSW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in accordance with the Commission on Accreditation and the Council on Social Work Education

Salary Range

$70,000 - $105,000