Assistant or Associate Professor in Social Work

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join its Department of Social Work within the College of Community and Public Affairs. The position emphasizes teaching across BSW and MSW programs, with a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student-centered learning.

Scholarly research and community engagement are integral, including developing doctoral programs and pursuing external funding from NIH, foundations, or other sponsors.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree conferred by August 1, 2027.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous, and/or in person environments.
• Scholarly research and teaching that incorporates inclusive pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct publishable research and pursue external funding.
• Commitment to creating high-quality learning environments that respect diverse perspectives and comply with federal non-discrimination laws.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately two courses per semester across the Department's BSW, in-person MSW, and exclusively online MSW programs.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Department's BSW, MSW, and emerging doctoral programs, as well as to interdisciplinary initiatives across CCPA and Binghamton University.
• Mentor students in research and scholarship as the doctoral program develops.
• Establish and sustain an active program of scholarship with strong potential for external funding from NIH, HRSA, ACF, DoD, foundations, or other sponsors.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Scholarly research

Community engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Social Work or Social Welfare

Job description

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institutionin the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites morethan 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with someof the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character -shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, andcommunity life - promotes extraordinary student success, research,and service; Binghamton University is where our students, facultyand staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than having a greatjob - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in anexciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciateBinghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment toexcellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Ourdiverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty whovalue cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching andservice, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engageand challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student bodyrepresents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goersto international students. Beyond their talent, these classmatesshare a desire to shape the future through technology, insight,intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description

Department Overview

The Department of Social Work is entering an exciting period ofgrowth and innovation. In addition to expanding its Bachelor ofSocial Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, theDepartment is actively developing a PhD program in Social Work,creating new opportunities for faculty leadership in doctoraleducation, research mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration,and the advancement of the social work profession. The developmentof the PhD program reflects both the Department's growth andBinghamton University's broader commitment to expanding high-impactgraduate and doctoral education within its R1 researchenvironment.

The Department is part of College of Community and Public Affairs(CCPA), an interdisciplinary college focused on preparing studentsfor careers and leadership in public and community service. CCPAbrings together Social Work, Human Development, PublicAdministration and Policy, Higher Education and Student Affairs,and Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership, alongside theinterdisciplinary Community Research and Action PhD program. TheCollege emphasizes social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration,applied scholarship, and meaningful engagement with local,regional, national, and global communities. Located in downtownBinghamton, CCPA is closely connected to a broad network ofcommunity agencies, schools, health and human serviceorganizations, government entities, and nonprofit partners.

The Department offers a growing BSW program, a long-standingin-person MSW program, and an exclusively online MSW program,including full-time, part-time, and advanced standing pathways. TheDepartment's programs are grounded in social justice, multisystempractice, community engagement, and a commitment to preparingsocial workers to address complex social problems acrossindividuals, families, organizations, and communities.

Both the Department and CCPA value applied, community-engagedscholarship that generates knowledge while contributing tomeaningful improvements in the lives of individuals, families,organizations, and communities. Faculty collaborate extensivelywith colleagues across the University as well as with regionalagencies, health and human service organizations, schools,nonprofit organizations, and government partners. Faculty memberscontribute to the intellectual and professional life of theDepartment through teaching, research, advising and mentoring,service, community engagement, and participation in programdevelopment and accreditation activities.

Job Description

Binghamton University is seeking faculty members at the rank ofAssistant or Associate Professor to join its Department of SocialWork within the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). Weseek scholar-educators whose teaching, research, and communityengagement contribute to the Department's mission and strengthenour growing academic portfolio. We value inclusive,student-centered, competency-based pedagogy and seek faculty whocan engage students across multiple learning modalities. We areparticularly interested in scholars whose work advancesevidence-informed and ethically grounded social work practice andaddresses pressing challenges in areas such as:

• behavioral health
• child and family well-being
• child welfare
• health and mental health
• substance use
• aging
• social policy
• community development
• and other areas of contemporary social work practice andresearch

Key Responsibilities

• Teach approximately two courses per semester across theDepartment's BSW, in-person MSW, and exclusively online MSWprograms.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Department'sBSW, MSW, and emerging doctoral programs, as well as tointerdisciplinary initiatives across CCPA and BinghamtonUniversity.
• Mentor students in research and scholarship as the doctoralprogram develops
• Establish and sustain an active program of scholarship with astrong potential for external funding, such as:
  • federal agencies such as NIH, HRSA, ACF, and DoD
  • foundations
  • other external sponsors

Binghamton University offers a collegial, collaborative environmentwithin a nationally recognized R1 research institution. Facultybenefit from competitive salaries, research support and start-upresources, and extensive opportunities for interdisciplinarycollaboration and community-engaged scholarship. Binghamton'sresearch enterprise is supported by substantial institutionalinvestment and a university-wide commitment to translating researchinto meaningful impact.

Diversity and Inclusion: Binghamton University remains committed toand supports diversity and inclusion as integral to academicexcellence. We actively seek applications from underrepresentedracial/ethnic groups, sexual minorities, veterans, persons withdisabilities, and women.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree conferred by August 1, 2027
• Experience teaching online asynchronous, and/or in person(traditional) environments
• Scholarly research and teaching that incorporates inclusivepedagogical approaches
• Commitment to creating high-quality learning environments thatrespect diverse perspectives and comply with federalnon-discrimination laws
• Demonstrated ability to conduct publishable research and pursueexternal funding

Preferred

• PhD in social work or social welfare
• MSW degree from a CSWE-Accredited Institution
• At least two years post-MSW, full-time social workexperience
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards and evolvingfederal compliance requirements (e.g., Title IX)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If youcurrently need sponsorship or will need it in the future tomaintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibilityrequirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton Universityis not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

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