What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Assistant Professor, Master of Social Work (MSW) Program position at Carlow University?
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 University’s 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:
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 Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through teaching, scholarship, and service.
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 University’s 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
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 Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through teaching, scholarship, and service.