Open Rank, NTT Masters Social Work

Merrimack College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member to teach in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program starting Fall 2026. The role involves teaching 8 courses, advising students, and contributing to the program’s strategic goals while upholding the institution’s mission. Applicants should have a Master's in Social Work, relevant teaching experience, and a commitment to social work practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or an Ed.D./Ph.D. in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time post-MSW experience in social work practice.
• Minimum 3 years of on-campus and/or online teaching in an MSW program.

Responsibilities

• Teach 8 courses, including Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice.
• Provide formal teaching, course management, advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students.
• Attend faculty meetings and complete programmatic tasks assigned by the Dean.
• Contribute to the MSW program’s strategic goals.

Skills

Teaching

Course management

Advising

Mentoring

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Doctoral degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Open Rank, NTT Masters Social Work – Merrimack College

We are seeking a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty member to begin in Fall 2026. The role requires teaching a total of 8 courses (32 credit/contact hours) across fall, spring, and potentially summer semesters, serving as an academic advisor, and actively contributing to the Master of Social Work (MSW) program and the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work.

Base Pay Range

$78,000.00 / yr – $90,000.00 / yr

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 8 courses, including Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and other related courses, both on‑campus and online (asynchronous and synchronous).
• Deliver instruction in evening sessions after 4:00 pm for on‑campus courses.
• Provide formal teaching, course management (assessments, grading, etc.), advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students.
• Attend faculty meetings and complete programmatic tasks assigned by the Dean.
• Contribute to the MSW program’s strategic goals and uphold Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalent.
• Doctoral degree in Social Work or an Ed.D./Ph.D. in a related field.
• Minimum 2‑year full‑time post‑MSW experience in social work practice.
• Minimum 3 years of on‑campus and/or online teaching in an MSW program.

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW/LICSW with minimum 2‑year post‑MSW clinical practice and supervision experience.
• Experience with online platforms for course delivery and assessment.
• Experience working with or teaching multicultural, immigrant, or underserved communities.
• Proficiency in a second language (bilingual speaker).

Application Materials

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest, citing relevant experience.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Statement of experience and commitment to Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately; priority is given to those received by February 13, 2026.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

The expected 9‑month base salary (paid over 12 months) ranges from $78,000 to $90,000. Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and other factors.

Work Location

On‑campus position with opportunities to teach online beginning Fall 2026.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.