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Faculty Assistant Professor, Master of Social Work (MSW) Program
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Carlow University is currently accepting applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. Both are a nine-month academic appointment on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. One position may begin in January 2027 and one will begin in August 2027.
The primary responsibilities of both positions include teaching graduate social work courses advising and mentoring students contributing to course curriculum and program development assessing student learning outcomes and engaging in scholarship and service consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment.
The ideal candidate will be a scholar-practitioner whose work teaching and scholarship are grounded in trauma-informed practice and who is committed to cultural humility social justice and the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred candidates will demonstrate the ability to engage students in issues of race equity inclusion and justice and will be able to articulate a clear connection between Carlow Universitys Catholic Mercy mission and their teaching scholarship and service. Preferred candidates will have practice experience in macro social work and/or direct practice.
Requirements and Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Social Work or closely related field or DSW and an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Minimum of two years of full-time post-MSW practice experience
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching in higher education including demonstrated experience with online synchronous and asynchronous teaching to diverse populations
- Ability to use instructional technologies including a learning management system Microsoft Office applications and other tools that support student learning and professional collaboration
- Experience with interdisciplinary course development scholarship and collaboration with university programs and community partners
- Experience with CSWE national standards and accreditation requirements
- State social work license LSW or LCSW
Candidates must apply online at: submitting a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Carlow University is devoted to a culture of integrity dignity and respect for all; a strong commitment to social justice; and ethical forward-thinking leadership. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse populations; actively support Carlows commitment to equity inclusion and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow Universitys Catholic Mercy mission and values through teaching scholarship and service.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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