"Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - School of Social Work"

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Associate Professor (Tenure Track) - School of Social Work

Req #537

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As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
School of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences
Sacred Heart University – Fairfield, CT

Start Date: Fall 2026

The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an on-ground tenure-track Associate Professor, with opportunities for program leadership and PhD mentorship, beginning Fall 2026.

About the School of Social Work

Our mission is to prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly racism. The School offers a BSW, MSW (on-ground and online), and PhD in Social Work, all guided by a deep commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive approaches to education, research, and practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment welcoming to all learners.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and compliance with GADE standards.
• Mentor PhD students and coordinate the advancement to candidacy and dissertation process.
• Support and collaborate with fellow faculty.
• Contribute to PhD student recruitment efforts in partnership with Admissions and Marketing.
• Attend new student orientation and summer residency.
• Serve as a representative of the PhD program within SHU and the wider social work community.
• Attend and represent SHU at the annual GADE conference.
• Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School’s mission.
• Provide instruction in the PhD and/or MSW programs on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a PhD in social work, social welfare, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive pedagogy and practice.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.
• Familiarity with doctoral education, CSWE and GADE standards, and curricular development.
• Leadership experience and a strong commitment to collaboration and service.

Apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/shu/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/4848

Application Instructions

Applications should include:

1. Letter of interest (including a statement of research agenda)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. List of three professional references (letters will be required from final candidates)
5. One peer-reviewed publication (as a sample of scholarship)
6. Graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at this stage)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.