Full-Time/Regular
Boston University invites applications for two non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work in the Clinical Practice Department beginning Fall 2027.
We invite persons with a strong commitment to justice focused on anti-oppressive practice, scholarship, and teaching who are licensed clinical social workers with significant direct practice experience.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
As one of the nation’s top schools of social work, Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and evidence-based and anti-oppressive practice to solve the most pressing societal problems of the 21st century. We are particularly committed to having an impact in all aspects of health, for individuals, groups, families, and society as a whole—as evidenced by the dual degree we offer with BU’s School of Public Health, and by our three research centers (Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH), Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER), and The Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity and Healthy Development (IECOHD)).
Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.
We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.
Required Skills:
Requirements: Candidates should have:
- An MSW degree with licensure
- Evidence of excellent teaching and/or training skills in areas relevant to clinical practice
Preferred:
- PhD in social work or equivalent graduate degree
- Expertise in children, youth, and families
- Experience teaching high-enrollment core clinical courses across modalities
- Experience in anti-oppressive clinical assessment & interventions aligned with current student demand
To Apply:
All application materials should be sent to swsearch@bu.edu.
The application deadline is November 20th or until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit one combined pdf including: 1) a cover letter which includes statements of research accomplishments and goals as well as teaching interests and experiences; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) two articles (or article-length writing samples); and 4) the names and contact information for three references. If possible, please provide at least one scholarly publication as a writing sample, and clarify your role on multi-author publications. In your cover letter, please describe your research agenda, teaching skills and experience, and practice experience, and (if applicable) describe how your work relates to the areas of interest detailed earlier in this announcement. In your cover letter, we welcome a description of how, as a teacher, researcher, scholar, and/or practitioner, you demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the social work profession and/or how you would support BU School of Social Work’s ongoing efforts towards the same.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.