Social Work - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Sacred Heart University
Office
Fairfield, CT, 06825, US
Full Time
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing.
Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
www.sacredheart.edu
Social Work - Assistant Professor (On-Ground)
Sacred Heart University –Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sciences
The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an onground tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2026.
The School of Social Work mission is: To prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. We are deeply committed to training social workers to think critically and intervene against cultural, social, political, and economic practices that do not advance human rights, justice, or the dignity and worth of every human being.
This mission guides the delivery of the BSW Program, MSW Program (with on-ground and online options) and our hybrid part-time PhD Program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a learning environment that fosters inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning
• Support and collaborate with fellow faculty
• Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School's mission
• Provide instruction in the MSW and/or BSW programs on an as-needed basis
Requirements:
• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a PhD in social work, social welfare or closely related field.
• A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
• Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice.
• Demonstrate potential for research and scholarly publications.
• Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation, curriculum development and practicum education is a plus.
• Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a research statement 5) contact information for three references (letters will be required from final candidates); and 6) graduate transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage, however official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of employment.
Review of applications will commence immediately, and the posting will close when the position has been filled.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
www.sacredheart.edu
Social Work - Assistant Professor (On-Ground)
Sacred Heart University –Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sciences
The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an onground tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2026.
The School of Social Work mission is: To prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. We are deeply committed to training social workers to think critically and intervene against cultural, social, political, and economic practices that do not advance human rights, justice, or the dignity and worth of every human being.
This mission guides the delivery of the BSW Program, MSW Program (with on-ground and online options) and our hybrid part-time PhD Program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a learning environment that fosters inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning
• Support and collaborate with fellow faculty
• Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School's mission
• Provide instruction in the MSW and/or BSW programs on an as-needed basis
Requirements:
• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university and a PhD in social work, social welfare or closely related field.
• A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
• Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice.
• Demonstrate potential for research and scholarly publications.
• Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
• Knowledge of CSWE accreditation, curriculum development and practicum education is a plus.
• Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a research statement 5) contact information for three references (letters will be required from final candidates); and 6) graduate transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage, however official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of employment.
Review of applications will commence immediately, and the posting will close when the position has been filled.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Social Work - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Office
Fairfield, CT, 06825, US
Full Time
September 12, 2025