"Assistant Professor of Social Work"

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Overview

The Providence College Department of Social Work invites applicants for the position of a tenure-track Assistant Professor in its baccalaureate level social work department commencing in August 2026.

The Social Work program at Providence College was first accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in 1976, and has been continuously accredited since that time. Its graduates are highly regarded by employers and graduate programs in social work. Unique to this position is the small, personalized community of learning that characterizes the educational model at Providence College. The Department has approximately 50 majors and is a five-person department with three full-time faculty, one full-time Field Education Director, and an Administrative Coordinator, which allows for small class sizes and relationships with students that are supportive of their goals and aspirations. Our student body has grown increasingly diverse and a strong commitment to supporting the success of students from historically underrepresented social, economic, and cultural groups is preferred. The Department of Social Work and college highly values student-centered and interactive pedagogy to support and mentor our students within and across disciplines.

Education and Experience

The successful candidate will have an MSW from a CSWE accredited program and an earned doctorate in social work (PhD/DSW) or related field, potential for teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level, and the ability to establish a scholarly research program that advances the social work profession. The candidate will have post MSW practice experience at either the micro or macro level or both. Potential foci of teaching include human behavior through the life span, research, and diversity. Areas of specialization are open; however, preference will be given to those with quantitative research methodology skills and established scholarship in the areas of public health, social determinants of health, or environmental justice. The successful candidate will also possess a willingness to be active in professional service to the college’s expectations of tenured/pre-tenured faculty. The course load is 3-3 with the eligibility to apply for a one-semester pre-tenure research leave after the third year.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, research statement, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Semifinalists will be asked to write a response to the Providence College Mission. For additional information, please contact Robert G. Hasson III, PhD, LICSW, at rhasson@providence.edu. Information about our program can be found at www.providence.edu/social-work. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Members of the search committee will be attending the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Denver, CO, from Friday-Sunday (October 24th – 26th, 2025). Please contact department chair Robert G. Hasson III, PhD, LICSW (rhasson@providence.edu) as soon as possible to schedule a meeting.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.