The School of Social Work at Salem State University invites applications for one tenure-track position with primary teaching responsibilities in our MSW program and opportunity to also teach in our BSW program beginning in September 2025. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a faculty dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, equity, and student success. Faculty duties include participation in shared governance, committee work, program coordination, and curriculum development guided by a faculty focus on equity-minded teaching and transformative learning. 

The School of Social Work offers both an MSW and BSW education to approximately 500 students. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. The MSW Program offers students a comprehensive graduate experience focused on integrated practice for health and behavioral health. The BSW program provides a generalist social work education and prepares students to be catalysts for social change founded in the values of social justice, inclusion, diversity and cultural humility.

At Salem State University, academic excellence and student success are at the heart of our mission. As a public university, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters our students' learning and growth. We seek faculty who share our values of collegiality, civic engagement and continuous improvement. Join us in a community where your commitment to scholarship and teaching will empower students to make meaningful contributions to society.

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in social work or a related field (or ABD with significant progress can be considered)
• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
• Experience with collaboration and collegiality
• Experience with teaching micro to macro courses across the curriculum
• Experience with academic advising; and experience promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in social work, DSW, or doctorate in a related field
• Previous university/college teaching experience in social work at an accredited institution at the graduate level
• Experience with hybrid and on-line teaching
• Ability to teach across the curriculum
•  As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas

Working Conditions:

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

EEO Statement:
Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.