Assistant Professor ~ Social Work ( Clinical)

The Nazareth University Department of Social Work announces the opportunity to join a collegial team of department faculty who value contributions to the success of students and the Department. The University and Department of Social Work invite applications for a full time, tenure track (or Clinical) position to begin August 2025.

Located in the College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services, the Social Work Department provides a strong sense of community and includes over 200 undergraduate and graduate students. Please see the Nazareth University Social Work Department website for a full description of the Department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach across the social work curriculum. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, advisement, curriculum development, participation in assessment, service to the Department and University, and maintaining an active scholarly agenda.

Nazareth University, an independent, comprehensive institution with 2100 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, prepares graduates to live and work as leaders in diverse communities through a wide range of liberal arts and professional programs. Nazareth hires faculty who are committed to excellent teaching, student success, community engagement, and who will champion diversity within the campus community and beyond. Nazareth strives to be both diverse and inclusive, addressing issues of power, privilege, and marginalization through curricular, co-curricular, scholarly, creative and support activities. The University is located minutes from downtown Rochester, New York, a city noted for world-class cultural and entertainment offerings and a fast-growing innovation economy.

Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion ( ADEI). Please see the Nazareth Office of Culture, Community and Belonging for more information.

Applicants must possess an MSW from a CSWE accredited program. Two years post- MSW practice experience is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain LMSW (minimum) in the state of New York and be able to teach generalist through advanced level practice courses.

Applicants must have previous teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in social work. The candidate must have excellent organization skills as well as verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated potential for the scholarship necessary for tenure is required.

Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DSW) preferred. ABD or equivalent considered.

Applicants from historically underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Commitment to ADEI and a history of effective work with diverse groups desired. Experience with assessment, curriculum development, technology, developing and delivering hybrid or online courses, and the potential for social work leadership in the department and community preferred.

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