Assistant Professor of Social Work
Assistant Professor of Social Work
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$ 60000 - 64000
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Job Description
The Hood College Department of Sociology and Social Work housed in the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack social work position beginning August 2025. The Department awards a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment with a focus on diversifying the faculty. We seek a faculty member with a demonstrated ability or strong potential for success in teaching across our generalist social work curriculum while contributing to the diversity and excellence of our programs and courses through their research teaching and service. In addition candidates with prior administrative experience and knowledge of CSWE accreditation requirements will be given priority.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teaching/Facilitation
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential for success in teaching across the generalist social work curriculum.
- Teach 1521 credits per year using curriculum design in alignment with CSWE EPAS 2022 and a studentcentered equitable and inclusive pedagogy.
- Advise social work majors from our diverse student body and contribute in other ways to the social work program the department and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences including the accreditation/reaffirmation and field education processes.
Research/Scholarship
- Conduct and publish field specific research to enhance the general body of knowledge in social work. Research related to diversity equity and inclusion in social work practice and/or education is of particular interest to the department. Collaborative research with undergraduate and graduate students is encouraged.
- Present research findings and other academic papers at national or professional conferences.
- Work in partnership with the Office of Institutional Advancement to pursue grant funding opportunities as appropriate.
Service
- Support and participate in college committees and professional organizations to develop professional partnerships and meet the strategic goals of the institution.
- Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.
- Support all college initiatives to recruit and retain talented students.
- Serve as an active member of the department and Hood College community.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a studentcentered liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilityrequired.
Education/Experience
By the position start date applicants must have
- A doctorate in social work (DSW/PhD) or a related field
- A masters degree in social work from a CSWE accredited institution
- Teaching experience in an accredited social work program
- At least two years of postmasters social work practice experience
- Candidates should be licensed or licenseeligible as a social worker in Maryland. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working directly with people from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Preference will be given to candidates with program administrative experience preferably in an undergraduate BSW program.
Technology Skills
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) email and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organizationwide information systems and departmentspecific software applications.
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position ranges from $60000 to $64000 depending on circumstances including an applicants skills and qualifications certain degrees and certifications prior job experience training and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via our electronic application. When applying please submit:
- A letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Concise equity and inclusion statement reflecting relevant experience and leadership in serving students from historically oppressed populations.
For full consideration please respond by February 28 2025.
If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call.
Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring onlyindividuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientationgender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religion or age inrecruitment admission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefitsor activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and complies with the law regarding reasonableaccommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonableaccommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall 401Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD. 21701 (AD 592. For complete information on HoodColleges nondiscrimination policy please visit
Employment Type
Full-Time
