What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Social Work position at Niagara University?
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The Department of Social Work at Niagara University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for its accredited CSWE social work program. This position will be responsible for teaching courses, along with research and service requirements, in a well-established, stable, smaller university undergraduate generalist BSW social work program. Our program resides at Niagara University, founded in 1856; a private, Catholic institution sponsored by the Vincentian community and located between the Niagara region of Canada and Buffalo, NY. Hiring will be at the Assistant Level with a salary commensurate with the applicant & qualifications and experience, for this 10-month appointment. Tenure and/ or promotion will be based on success in this position, as well as accomplishments in teaching, university and community service, and scholarly publications. The successful candidate must have an MSW in Social Work from an accredited social work program plus two years post MSW social work practice experience, along with a Ph.D. or D.S.W. in social work or a closely related field (ABD and those close to completing their Ph.D. will also be considered). Highly desired are candidates with LMSW/LCSW or eligible for state licensure.
Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester (downloads are available for conducting research or engaging in approved service or related activities). The candidate will in all probability teach Social Welfare Policy, Policy and Poverty, Capstone, Vincentian Social Justice, Introduction to Social Work, as well as electives as needed. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department, College of Arts & Sciences, and the University via participation in various committees and related service assignments. Lastly, the successful candidate needs to be an active researcher/scholar. Expectations for performance in each of these areas as they relate to gaining tenure can be discussed with the Chair of the Social Work Department.
About the department: The Department of Social Work at Niagara University has three full-time tenure track faculty members and a full-time field coordinator position. The Department maintains an excellent reputation in our region. Enrollment averages 60-70 students with roughly 30% of students crossing the border from Ontario, Canada. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 31, 2026. We anticipate the position to begin in August 2026.
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward will be at the BPD this February and would be glad to meet informally with any interested candidates. If you would like to meet with Dr. Ward at the BPD, please email her at rward@niagara.edu Special Instructions to Applicants-In the teaching philosophy section candidates are encouraged to discuss their experience using experiential learning as a pedagogy in advancing social justice.
Submit the following sections with your resume and application:
-Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000