Overview
The School of Social Work at Salem State University invites applications for a Professor of Practice faculty position in our BSW program beginning in September 2027. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a faculty dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, equity, and student success.
The School of Social Work offers both an MSW and BSW education to approximately 500 students and, was recently named one of the Top 100 Schools of Social Work (#96) by U.S. News and World Report. Salem State University values, celebrates and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves.
At Salem State University, great teaching and serious scholarship go hand in hand. We seek faculty who are energized by working with a diverse student body: learners who bring real-world experiences, ambition and drive to every classroom. As a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution committed to serving all students, we believe that who we teach is just as important as what we teach. If you value collegiality, continuous growth and the impact higher education can have on individuals and communities alike, we'd love to have you on our faculty.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, and demonstrated consistent and substantive effort to maintaining modern skills and knowledge in their field of practice. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
Professor of Practice faculty duties include teaching, liaising with practicum education staff, providing supervision to students in practicum, academic advising, career advising and professional development for students, participation in committee work, program coordination, and curriculum development guided by practice experience with a focus on equity-minded teaching and transformative learning.
Please Note: This is a four year, fixed term position ending on May 31, 2031.
Required Qualifications
- Earned MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
- Minimum of five years of practice experience, including at least two years of post-MSW professional practice
- Experience promoting inclusion and multicultural competence in an educational and/or work environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous university/college teaching experience in social work at a CSWE-accredited institution at the BSW level
- Experience with student internship or practicum education
- Experience teaching hybrid and/or on-line courses
- Experience providing academic advising to students
- Ability to teach across the social work curriculum
- Licensed at the LCSW or LICSW level in Massachusetts
- Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university’s public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work.
Working Location
This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.
Application Instructions
Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Statement
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 [email protected].
Recruitment Agencies
Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.
