Assistant Professor of Social Work - Online MSW Program

Colby-Sawyer College announces a nine-month, full-time, tenure eligible Master of Social Work (MSW) faculty position reporting to the MSW Program Director and Dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences. The individual selected for this position will work closely with MSW Program and Practicum Directors and faculty and will be an integral part of the continued building of the online MSW program at Colby-Sawyer. Individuals who wish to join a team valuing diversity, collegiality and flexibility and who are interested in in growing a smaller, student-centered program are encouraged to apply.

This position may be based on our New London, NH campus or remotely. Candidates who indicate a preference to work remotely will be provided equal consideration. Candidates demonstrating effectiveness in teaching both practice and non-practice MSW courses will be given greater consideration; in particular, we are seeking a talented colleague with experience teaching in areas of policy and child/family welfare. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with online course development, familiarity with CSWE core competencies, and at least two years of post-MSW clinical experience (licensure preferred). The individual in this position will also likely be required to lead ongoing practicum courses and seminars (without student placement responsibilities).

Start date is August 2025.

Teaching responsibilities consist of 6, 3-credit courses per year. The individual in this position will also assist in the governance and organization of the MSW program including academic planning, curriculum development and review, student academic advising, accreditation and program enhancement as requested. Further, the faculty member in this position will be responsible for actively participating in all aspects of the Colby-Sawyer community (including scholarship and service) in alignment with the Colby-Sawyer College Faculty Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses across a 9-month academic year, for a total of 18 credits. Teaching responsibilities in academic courses include one hour of weekly, synchronous instruction per course.
• Support and empower a diverse graduate student population.
• Work alongside MSW faculty and staff to develop and maintain a consistent, online presentation.
• Contribute to close academic and professional advising of MSW students.
• Participate in review of MSW courses, curricula, and program assessment.
• When needed, contribute to the development and maintenance of practicum experiences.
• Collaborate with the Program and Practicum Directors and faculty to address academic issues as they relate to student progress, including practicum placement.
• Participate in accreditation-related tasks associated with the MSW program as requested.
• Contribute to the evaluation of MSW student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the College.
• Active involvement in relevant admissions events and program-related activities adding to growth of the MSW program.
• Attend and participate at all appropriate faculty and relevant administrative meetings (in a remote capacity if necessary).
• Engage actively in committee work in the governance of the college.
• Service, including college-, school-, and community-level service, at a level endorsed by the Dean of Business and Social Sciences.
• Keep abreast of relevant CSWE-related information, like-programs, and the field of social work.
• Maintain appropriate scholarly engagement.