About the University of Saint Joseph:
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed main campus is one mile from West Hartford’s thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new programs and partnerships.
At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built. We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the “growth of the whole person” with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
Job Description:
The University of Saint Joseph is seeking applications for a 9 month, full-time, tenure-track faculty member in our highly regarded Master in Social Work (MSW) Program to begin in August 2025. Both the BSW and MSW programs are CSWE-accredited and are housed in the Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice in the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science.
The MSW Program prepares social workers for community-based clinical practice in labor force shortage areas such as health and mental health, and children and family services. Our MSW Program features an innovative model of field education in which university-employed clinical preceptors supervise students in select agencies and institutions. Applicants must be prepared to teach a variety of courses, including advanced practice courses, in both in-person and online/hybrid formats.
We seek a creative and innovative faculty member with a commitment to advancing human rights, social justice, racial equity and dismantling systems of oppression in social work practice. Qualified applicants will have a trauma-informed clinical background; demonstrate strong teaching and research skills; the ability to engage collaboratively with the department and community colleagues; experience in developing relationships and networks with culturally diverse communities; the ability to forge partnerships with a variety of organizations and the ability to mentor and develop social work students. Priority areas of experience and knowledge include (but are not limited to) substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, school social work, police social work, medical, pediatric or gerontological social work. Candidates with scholarship expertise in other areas are also encourage to apply.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Earned doctorate in social work or a closely related field by the appointment start date is required and an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
- 2 or more years of post-MSW clinical practice experience (5+ preferred)
- Experience teaching in higher education
- Practice and research experience in social work
- Record of engaged research and practice with culturally diverse communities and intersectional lens
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice models and community-engaged research
- Eligibility for clinical social work licensure preferred
- Strong record of working with diverse student and/or employee population
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
- Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information: This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.
Application Instructions:
Apply online:
Please submit:
- Letter of interest addressing all qualifications for the position; please include salary requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (two pages maximum)
- Unofficial transcripts
- Three current professional references (contact information only)
