Job Description:

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work in theSchool of Education and Human DevelopmentatFairfield Universityinvites applications for a full-time AssistantProfessor of Practice. This is a non-tenure track faculty position with primary responsibility for teaching (course load is 4 classes per semester) and student advising and mentoring. While theprimary instructional assignment is within the BSW program there may be opportunities to teach selected courses in theMSW program depending on departmental needs and faculty expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching & Student Engagement

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BSW curriculum.

• Provide academic advising and mentoring to BSW students supporting professional identity development and preparation.

• Engage in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation aligned with best practices in social work education and Fairfield Universitys Jesuit mission.

• As appropriate contribute to teaching in the MSW program based on departmental needs and faculty expertise.

Service & Collaboration

• Participate in departmental school and university service activities.

• Collaborate with faculty across programs and disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning and shared initiatives.

• Contribute to diversity equity inclusion and belonging efforts within the department and School of Education and Human Development.

• Opportunity for future administrative responsibilities

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

• Eligibility for social work licensure (e.g. LMSW/LCSW) in the state of CT or ability to obtain licensure.

• Significant post-MSW professional practice experience with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

• Experience teaching in higher education or a strong record of professional training and supervision relevant to undergraduate social work education.

• Evidence of a relational approach to working with students and colleagues

Preferred

• Doctoral degree in social work

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and student-centered learning.

Professional Competencies

• Strong organizational communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

• Commitment to the values and ethics of the social work profession.

• Alignment with Fairfield Universitys Jesuit Catholic mission and dedication to educating students for leadership and service

• Commitment to on-going continuing education and professional development in the areas of clinical practice innovation and teaching pedagogy.

Appointment Information

• Full-time academic-year appointment.

• Non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice rank.

• Primary assignment in the BSW program with possible MSW teaching opportunities.

Search will continue until position is filled.

Please click Apply Now and upload the following materials:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Personal statement of teaching philosophy and relevant experience

• Three letters of recommendation from qualified reviewers

• Graduate transcripts

Please contact Julie Berrett-Abebe PhD LICSW at with any questions.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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