Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Department: Social Work
Rank: Assistant Professor  

Southern Connecticut State University is located on the New Haven/Hamden border of Connecticut. New Haven is an ethnically diverse city with over 33% of the population identifying as African American and over 30% identifying as Latine and over 5% identifying as Asian. The student population at Southern Connecticut State University consists of over 17% identifying as African American, over 13% identifying as Latine, resulting in an approximately 38% minority student population. 

Brief Description of Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University seeks applicants to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including undergraduate and graduate students as well as social workers and other professionals to engage in teaching, scholarly activity, and service to local, national and international communities impacted by social injustices. Potential applicants will educate BSW, MSW, and/or DSW students in the use of anti-oppressive practices with diverse populations as they prepare bachelor’s level students for entry level professional social work positions and for advancement to graduate social work education, prepare master’s level graduates for professional social work positions, and prepare doctoral-level social workers for university teaching or management positions after graduation. 

The Department of Social Work seeks to fill a full time, tenure track position to begin August 2024.  Primary responsibilities will be teaching across the undergraduate and graduate programs; active engagement in scholarly activity; department and university service; professional activity; community engagement; and student advisement. Particular needs include teaching MSW Clinical Practice, and BSW, MSW, and DSW Research, and Advising DSW Capstone.  

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess an MSW from a CSWE accredited program or an MCW and a doctoral degree in social work or a related field (Ph.D. or DSW) by August 2025. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with and teaching diverse populations as indicated in the above description of the student body. Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and acceptance in teaching; aligning with the principles, values, and standards of social work as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics (2021) and the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (2022).

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two years post-MSW (or MCW) practice experience. Two or more years of experience with anti-oppressive teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in online, hybrid, and on ground modalities of course delivery; demonstrated capacity to produce scholarship/creative activity, clinical practice experience with a range of populations, ages, and/or settings; LCSW or equivalent social work license. 

About the University and Department

Located in historic New Haven, a city rich in art and culture, Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good.  Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice.  SCSU is a flourishing community of approximately 9,000 students, located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, with easy access to New York and Boston.   

The Department of Social Work has BSW, MSW and DSW programs, with enrollments of approximately 160 undergraduates, 220 master’s degree students, and 45 doctoral students per year.  The department’s mission is to provide quality social work education to undergraduate and graduate students and to advance knowledge through study, practice, and research. In October 2022, the Social Work Department was reaccredited through the Council of Social Work Education for the next eight years. 

Southern faculty believe in the mission of public higher education and are committed to outstanding teaching and scholarship or creative activity. Thus, successful candidates will be disciplinary scholars devoted to a student-centric approach that can enhance our current anti-oppressive efforts and mission. 

Application Process

Please submit electronically a letter of interest that addresses (1) practice experience and its relationship to diversity and anti-oppressive practice, (2) teaching experience in one or more social work curriculum areas including teaching and learning with diverse populations, and (3) description of past scholarly work and research trajectory including grant funding opportunities. Additionally, submit a current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement addressing teaching philosophy and strategies, a one-page statement addressing scholarly agenda, and the names of three persons of recommendation to: Social Work Search Chairperson at GarrisonB3@southernct.edu.  Best consideration will be given to complete applications received by February 9, 2024.  The position will remain open until filled. 

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.