Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work / Tenure Track

Job Code: HA3200/HA3100 FLSA Status: Exempt Funding: 7107-0029 Bargaining Unit: MSCA Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Timeframe: Academic Year Shift: Regular Course Schedule Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Social Work Department Supervision Exercised: None Salary: $70,000 Annually (salary may commensurate to coincide with education and experience) *Two positions will be hired from this posting* General Statement of Duties: Program Description: The Department of Social Work at Westfield State University is seeking applications for: Multiple full-time tenure-track positions at the Assistant and Associate Rank to begin September 2027. Westfield State University's Master of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with a single concentration in clinical practice. The MSW Program provides a clinically focused social work education using a hybrid model. Courses are offered two nights per week, with 2/3 of content delivered online and 1/3 delivered face-to-face. Significant office presence is required for meetings, advising, and general collaboration. Professors are required to teach both online and in-person; this is an office-based position. Beginning in 2022, the MSW Program offers a fully online degree path. In this model, classes are held synchronously on Zoom two nights per week and asynchronous work during the rest of the week. The BSW Program provides generalist social work education using a hybrid model. With 1/2 of content delivered online and 1/2 delivered face-to-face, all practice courses are 100% face-to-face. Classes are scheduled primarily between 8:00AM - 4:00PM, although a small percentage of classes are held online in the evenings. Responsibilities: Tenure-Track Assistant and Associate Professor The tenure track position will primarily teach across the BSW and MSW programs, both online and in-person. Teaching load will be 24 credits per year (12 credits per semester), additional responsibilities include: student advising; scholarship (including, where applicable, work toward a doctoral degree); and service to the university and wider community. Applicants will have the ability to teach online, and specific curricular areas of need include: Generalist Practice and Advanced Clinical Practice. Job Requirements: Qualifications: At the Assistant Professor Rank: Education MSW required with a minimum of two years post-master' s direct practice PhD in Social Work or Social Welfare (ABD will be considered at the Assistant rank) Licensure LICSW or LCSW (or state equivalent) required Teaching Experience Some college-level teaching preferred, including teaching assistantships or guest lecturing Practice Experience 2+ years of post-MSW direct practice experience Scholarship Evidence of scholarly potential: this can include dissertation research, publications, conference presentations Active research agenda is expected At the Associate Professor Rank: Education Master of Social Work (MSW) is required PhD in Social Work or Social Welfare Licensure LICSW (or state equivalent) is required Teaching Experience Five years of prior college-level teaching experience Experience teaching core social work courses Practice Experience Meaningful direct practice experience in social work (typically 2+ years post-MSW) Expertise in child/family welfare and child/family mental health Scholarship A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations Active research agenda or scholarly work in progress Service Evidence of professional service - field liaison work, committee involvement, community engagement Field education supervision experience is valued Other Common Expectations Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in pedagogy Experience with field education coordination or supervision Additional Information: Salary: Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage . Employee Benefits: Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package. Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately. Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution. Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities. Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits. Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage . Disability Accommodations Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor. Background Check Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration. To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=204930 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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