Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
School of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences
Sacred Heart University – Fairfield, CT
Start Date: Fall 2026
The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an on-ground tenure-track Associate Professor, with opportunities for program leadership and PhD mentorship, beginning Fall 2026.
About the School of Social Work
Our mission is to prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly racism. The School offers a BSW, MSW (on-ground and online), and PhD in Social Work, all guided by a deep commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive approaches to education, research, and practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a learning environment welcoming to all learners.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and compliance with GADE standards.
- Mentor PhD students and coordinate the advancement to candidacy and dissertation process.
- Support and collaborate with fellow faculty.
- Contribute to PhD student recruitment efforts in partnership with Admissions and Marketing.
- Attend new student orientation and summer residency.
- Serve as a representative of the PhD program within SHU and the wider social work community.
- Attend and represent SHU at the annual GADE conference.
- Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School’s mission.
- Provide instruction in the PhD and/or MSW programs on an as-needed basis
Qualifications
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a PhD in social work, social welfare, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive pedagogy and practice.
- Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.
- Familiarity with doctoral education, CSWE and GADE standards, and curricular development.
- Leadership experience and a strong commitment to collaboration and service.
Application Instructions
Applications should include:
- Letter of interest (including a statement of research agenda)
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- List of three professional references (letters will be required from final candidates)
- One peer-reviewed publication (as a sample of scholarship)
- Graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at this stage)
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
