Assistant or Associate Professor - Social Work; BSW Program

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor - Social Work (BSW) Program
Carlow University is currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position for an Assistant or Associate rank, dependent upon qualifications, in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. This is a nine-month academic appointment to begin in August 2026 on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pa. The primary responsibilities of this role are teaching undergraduate social work courses, advising students, and assisting with course, curricula, and program development. Additional

duties of service and scholarship are expected.

The ideal candidate will be a scholar-practitioner whose work, teaching, and scholarship are grounded in trauma-informed practices, and who is committed to exercising cultural humility and envisioning the future of liberal arts education in a rapidly changing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Teach 24 credits per academic year

* Academic advising and mentoring

* Course, curricula, and program development

* Assessment of student learning outcomes

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

REQUIRED:

* Ph.D. in social work or DSW and an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

* Minimum of two years full-time post-MSW practice experience.

* Minimum of two years of experience teaching in higher education that includes demonstrated experience with online synchronous and asynchronous teaching to diverse populations.

* Ability to use instructional technologies (Content Management System/LMS; Microsoft Office applications) in support of student learning and professional collaboration.

* Experience with interdisciplinary course development, scholarship, and collaboration with other university programs and community partners.

* Experience with CSWE national standards and accreditation requirements.

REQUIRED

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

* State social work license (LSW or LCSW) is required.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

* A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all

* A strong commitment to social justice

* Ethical forward-thinking leadership

* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package

* Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs

* Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

* Wellness and Employee Assistance Program

* Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University's Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service.

Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.