Faculty: School of Social Work; BSW Temporary, AY

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Job Description - Faculty:
School of Social Work, (BSW), Full-Time, Temporary, AY  (260000JI)

The School of Social Work at Salem State University invites applications for one full-time, temporary position with primary teaching responsibilities in our BSW program beginning in September 2026. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a faculty dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, equity, and student success. Faculty duties include participation in shared governance, committee work, and curriculum development guided by a faculty focus on equity-minded teaching and transformative learning.

The School of Social Work offers both an MSW and BSW education to approximately 500 students. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. The MSW Program offers students a comprehensive graduate experience focused on integrated practice for health and behavioral health. The BSW program provides a generalist social work education and prepares students to be catalysts for social change founded in the values of social justice, inclusion, diversity and cultural humility.

Salem State University values, celebrates and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences.

We welcome you to come celebrate with us and become a member of our community.

• Teach, advise, engage in scholarship, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the department and university in accordance with the MSCA contract.
• Maintain a standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.
• The position is subject to available funding.

• MSW degree with a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
• Experience and ability to teach across the BSW curriculum
• Experience promoting multicultural competence in an educational and work environment

• Earned PhD in social work, DSW, or doctorate in a related field
• Previous university/college teaching experience in social work at a CSWE accredited institution at the BSW level
• Experience with hybrid and online teaching
• Experience teaching policy, macro practice, and research courses
• Experience with academic advising
• As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HSI/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose scholarly work addresses the welfare and representation of historically under-served communities in our region. Candidates should present documented activities in appropriately aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

DO NOT APPLY ON MASS CAREERS. Applications submitted on Mass Careers will not be considered.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement: The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement: Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official

Title:

Assistant Professor

Salary: 75,000. Yearly