"Assistant Professor of Social Work"

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

About the Social Work Department:

The Social Work Department has a long established BSW program (since 1985), and a new MSW program (launched fall 2025). The department has a strong commitment to preparing future professionals ready to enter the workforce as generalist social work practitioners and/or pursue graduate education in social work or other disciplines. The Department is committed to ensuring anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) concepts and practices are infused throughout the implicit and explicit curriculum. For more information about the Social Work Department and undergraduate program, visit our website: https://www.siena.edu/departments/social-work/, MSW website - https://www.siena.edu/programs/master-of-social-work/.

The Social Work Department is seeking an applicant for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2026. Faculty are responsible for a 4/4 teaching load (which includes an automatic 1/1 course release for research until tenured) and the candidate is expected to be able to teach research and policy as well as other courses throughout the BSW & MSW curriculum. In addition to teaching excellence, tenure and promotion guidelines for the department require faculty to engage in research and scholarship that result in publications and presentations. Service expectations include service to the department, the university, and the profession. Examples of service include academic advising, holding administrative positions in the department, serving on university-wide committees or initiatives, etc.

Annual Salary:  $75,890.00 with a terminal degree

The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency established.
• Experience teaching a research methods and/or policy course.
• Commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Siena University.
• Background screening

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/DSW in Social Work, Social Welfare or related field
• Prior university teaching experience
• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.

Additional Information:

Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a cover letter that speaks to their qualifications for the position including teaching experience and research interests as well as commitment to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, applications must include a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and two letters of reference.

For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Elisa Martin at emartin@siena.edu or 518-782-6562

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