Open Rank Professor- F00305

Mercy University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an Open Rank, multi-year contract Professor in Social Work to support the undergraduate BSW program and contribute to the development of a future MSW program.

The candidate will have a PhD in Social Work, an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, and current social work licensure, with at least two years of practice experience and undergraduate teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure in social work.
• At least two years of professional social work practice experience.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with CSWE standards.
• Engagement in scholarship, publications, presentations, or grants related to social work.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Social Work program and perform service and field education coordination.
• Serve as Practicum Education Coordinator for the BSW program and developing MSW program.
• Teach four courses per semester; courses may include practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field seminar.
• Instruction may be in-person at Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses or via distance learning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teaching excellence

Collaboration

CSWE standards familiarity

Education

PhD in Social Work

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Job Summary:

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University is seeking candidates for an Open Rank multiple year contract Professor in Social Work for its undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. This position will support the delivery of the BSW program and contribute to the continued growth of the Social Work program at Mercy University. The Social Work program is also in the process of developing a Master of Social Work (MSW) program, and the successful candidate will contribute to program development, curriculum planning, and related initiatives as the program expands.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Social Work from an accredited institution and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program. Candidates must possess current licensure in social work and have at least two years of professional social work practice experience.

Candidates should demonstrate experience teaching at the undergraduate level and a commitment to teaching excellence. Familiarity with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards and program assessment processes is preferred. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate engagement in the field through professional development, publications, research, or grant activity related to social work or closely related disciplines.

We welcome applications from candidates with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to working within a historically Hispanic institution and a multicultural setting.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Teaching, service, field education coordination, and maintaining currency in the field are primary responsibilities for this multiple year contract faculty position. The faculty will teach in the Social Work program and serve as the Practicum Education Coordinator for the BSW program and the developing MSW program.

Core faculty are expected to teach four courses per semester. Courses may include social work practice, policy, research, human behavior in the social environment, and field seminar courses. Instruction may occur in person on the Dobbs Ferry and Bronx campuses, and through distance learning technology. Teaching assignments are determined by the Department Head.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience coordinating or supporting practicum education in a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with community agencies and organizations.
• Experience with curriculum development and program assessment aligned with CSWE standards.
• Engagement in scholarship, including publications, presentations, or grant-related work.
• Experience teaching in multiple