Assistant Professor Social Work

Georgian Court University; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgian Court University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Social Work program. The candidate will teach BSW/MSW courses, advise students, and contribute to scholarly activity in a CSWE-accredited program grounded in Mercy core values and community engagement.

The position expects involvement in service, accreditation activities, and program development, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD or DSW required; MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 2–5 years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Strong commitment to teaching and social work education.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach BSW/MSW courses (≈24 credit hours/year) and advise students.
• Deliver instruction across foundation and advanced practice areas.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and anti-oppressive frameworks into the curriculum.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research, publications, and presentations.
• Participate in accreditation activities and program assessment.
• Collaborate on curriculum design, review, and community partnerships.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Social justice

Education

PhD or DSW

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

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Full Time Professional Lakewood, NJ, US

Salary: $62,000.00 Annually

The Department of Social Work & Gerontology at Georgian Court University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Social Work program. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and program development in a CSWE-accredited program grounded in Mercy core values, social justice, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Teaching & Instruction

• Teach BSW/ MSW courses (typical load: approximately 24 credit hours per academic year)
• Deliver instruction across foundation and advanced practice areas (e.g., HBSE, practice methods, policy, research, clinical practice, and specialization courses)
• Integrate evidence-based practice, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive frameworks into the curriculum
• Advise and mentor BSW/MSW students throughout their academic progression

Scholarship & Professional Activity

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research, publications, presentations, or community-engaged scholarship
• Engage in professional development aligned with social work education and practice
• Contribute to program visibility and academic excellence

Service & Program Support

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Support CSWE accreditation activities, assessment, and continuous program improvement
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum design and review
• Engage in community partnerships and field education initiatives

Qualifications

Required

PhD or DSW, and an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program

Minimum of 2–5 years of post-MSW social work practice experience

Strong commitment to teaching and social work education

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and culturally responsive practice

Preferred

New Jersey LSW or LCSW license, or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey.

Experience teaching at the graduate level

Prior involvement in CSWE accreditation, assessment, or curriculum development