"Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Work"

The Department of Social Work at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in Social Work for the 2026/2027 academic year beginning August 2026. This is a one-year appointment with responsibilities in teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 18 credits (5-6 courses)

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have an MSW with two years post-MSW experience, and those with a doctorate are preferred.
• We seek candidates with recent teaching experience, preferably who have taught in the past two years.
• Flexibility and the ability to teach courses across our CSWE-accredited program is strongly preferred, as is experience with student-centered practices.
• Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, experience with inclusive practices both in and out of the classroom and demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence such as teaching evaluations, peer evaluations, and sample course materials.

Salary: $68,989

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr

Questions? Please contact June Paul at jpaul@skidmore.edu or by phone at 518-580-8015