Assistant Professor

Daemen University; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Daemen University in Amherst, NY seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Social Work and Sociology Department. The role includes teaching Clinical Social Work Practice courses and electives, with options for in‑person or hybrid delivery on campus or online.

This is a 12‑month appointment and involves student advisement, curriculum development, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate will hold an MSW (CSWE‑accredited), have at least two years post‑MSW experience, and

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-Accredited program.
• Two years post-MSW experience.
• Two years teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• LCSW credential or willingness to pursue/transfer/renew licensure.
• Doctoral degree preferred or on track to complete.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes in keeping with the department standards and with input from Academic Dean and Provost.
• Assess teaching proficiency and student outcomes on a regular basis.
• Provide advisement to diverse students for graduation and professional practice.
• Mentor students in service/research projects and independent studies.
• Assist in ongoing design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Stay current in the field by reading scholarship and attending professional development.
• Maintain evidence of an active research agenda.
• Engage in service through IGNITE, field supervision, or other activities.
• Participate in committee work and accreditation-related tasks.
• Assist in marketing, communications, and student recruitment for the department.
• Attend meetings called by university leadership and program directors.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student advisement

Curriculum development

Research agenda

Mentoring students

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Doctoral degree in Social Welfare or related field (strongly desired)

Job description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Daemen University seeks applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track teaching position in its Social Work and Sociology Department. The successful candidate will teach Clinical Social Work Practice courses (Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents) and/or elective courses focusing on populations, conditions, or intervention strategies. Courses may be taught in person or hybrid on the Amherst (Main) Campus or via Distance Education (Online). This is a twelve (12) month appointment.

About This Opportunity

Joining our Social Work and Sociology team, the Assistant Professor will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct assigned classes in keeping with standards established by Social Work & Sociology faculty and administration in consultation with the Academic Dean and Provost;
• Assess proficiency of teaching and accomplishments of students in assigned courses at regular and timely intervals;
• Provide advisement to diverse students in preparation for graduation, future academic pursuits, and/or professional social work practice;
• Mentor students in completion of service/research projects, independent studies, and other scholarly activities;
• Assist in the on-going design, implementation, and evaluation of the Social Work & Sociology curriculum;
• Keep abreast of field of study/profession by reading current scholarship and attending relevant professional development training and/or conferences;
• Provide evidence of an active and productive research agenda;
• Engage in service through participation with the Institute for Government and Non-Profit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), field education supervision, or other;
• Perform committee work within the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University including re-accreditation related activities;
• Assist in marketing, communications, and student recruitment for the Social Work & Sociology Department and Daemen University;
• Attend meetings called by the Daemen University President, Provost, Academic Dean, Department Chair, and/or MSW Program Director; and

Perform other duties as requested and/or required in accordance with the Daemen University Faculty Handbook

Required Qualifications

• Possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-Accredited College or University
• Minimum: Two-years post-MSW experience
• Minimum: Two (2) years teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level

• Be credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York or other jurisdiction or willing to pursue, transfer, or renew licensure.

A doctoral degree in Social Welfare or related disciplines is strongly desired. Candidates will be considered if they can provide evidence demonstrating they are on a path to timely degree completion.

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.