Open rank tenure-track faculty position, School of Social Work

Simmons University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in the School of Social Work. This full-time role offers the opportunity to teach in various programs while engaging in meaningful scholarship that impacts the social work profession. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the university fosters a collegial environment where faculty can thrive and contribute to transformative learning experiences. Ideal candidates will have a robust academic background, a commitment to social justice, and a desire to mentor the next generation of social workers. Join a community dedicated to making a difference in social work education.

Qualifications

• MSW and PhD required; DSW considered with research experience.
• Commitment to social justice in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarship that advances the social work profession.

Skills

Clinical Practice Interventions

Military Social Work

Trauma

Healthcare

Children and Adolescent Mental Health

Addictions

Global Social Work/Study Abroad

Public Policy

Teaching in Higher Education

Research in Social Work

Education

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program

PhD in Social Work or related field

Earned DSW

Job description

Open rank tenure-track faculty position, School of Social Work

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R10206

Simmons University School of Social Work is now accepting applications from scholars at all levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor), based on experience. Preferred expertise includes clinical practice interventions, military social work, trauma, healthcare, children and adolescent mental health, addictions, global social work/study abroad, and public policy, though all substantive areas, including macro practice, will be considered. This is a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month academic appointment, primarily teaching in our MSW or BSW programs, with opportunities across BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs. Positions are based in Boston, with possible start dates of January 1, 2025, or July 1, 2025, depending on the candidate's availability.

The School of Social Work (SSW), founded in 1904, was the first to offer clinical social work training and remains a pioneer in social work education. SSW emphasizes transformative learning through small classes, experiential opportunities, and faculty mentorship. Its programs focus on developing strong skills, career readiness, and social justice. Faculty expertise includes racism, family violence, immigration, health policy, disparities, aging, behavioral health, substance abuse, child maltreatment, social policy, and social work education innovations.

Simmons BSW students are passionate about scholarship, community, change, and social justice. The BSW program, fully accredited by CSWE, prepares students for entry-level social work roles. The MSW program, also CSWE-accredited, offers rigorous clinical training for diverse populations, with a focus on practice, high licensing exam pass rates, and employment success. It is available on campus and online via SocialWork@Simmons, with specialty certificates in areas such as clinical practice with service members, healthcare, trauma, school social work, and public policy.

The PhD in Social Work prepares experienced practitioners for research careers, offered online nationwide. The DSW focuses on inclusive leadership, clinical practice, and teaching, grounded in social justice, preparing clinicians to lead in education and practice. Faculty may be involved in doctoral education.

Simmons University, located in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, is a small, collegial university offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The university encourages applications from underrepresented groups and is dedicated to inclusive hiring and community development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching across the curriculum and contribute to curriculum development
• Engage in scholarship that advances the social work profession
• Engage in service to the SSW, the University, and the community

Required Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a PhD in social work or a closely related field
• Applicants with an earned DSW and substantial research experience will also be considered
• Record of teaching in higher education appropriate to the faculty rank
• Research agenda that informs clinical practice with potential for growth and funding
• Emerging publication record in peer-reviewed literature
• Commitment to social justice in teaching, research, and service

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching clinical practice
• Experience teaching in BSW or MSW programs
• Experience teaching online
• Specialization in one of the preferred areas
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (or equivalent)

Applications are reviewed starting October 1, 2024, until filled. Please upload all application materials via the provided link. Simmons University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Open-rank-tenure-track-faculty-position--School-of-Social-Work_R10206