Posted: Aug 20, 2025
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Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

Bridgewater State University - Bridgewater, MA
Full-time
Application Deadline: Nov 9, 2025
Education
The School of Social Work at Bridgewater State University (BSU), located in Southeastern MA, invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track teaching positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 2026.
The School of Social Work offers BSW and MSW programs, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The community includes 550 students, 16 faculty members, four practicum specialists and an associate dean. Thirty percent of MSW students and 40% of BSW students are students of color. Faculty of color represent 40% of the total social work faculty.
 
Candidates for these positions will be passionate teachers committed to academic excellence, and student success, informed by equity-minded practices and a social justice lens. Primary faculty responsibilities, including teaching and student advising will be assigned across the MSW and BSW programs, based on the needs of the School of Social Work. Some courses in the programs are offered evenings and Saturdays and, as of fall 2025, some are offered hybrid.
Faculty responsibilities also include student advising, curriculum/program development, assessment, and service on school, college, and university-wide committees.

We welcome candidates experienced with various delivery models (online, hybrid, hyflex) to complement on-campus teaching. We welcome faculty innovation in teaching. Bridgewater State University offers excellent faculty development for teaching and support to faculty research.
 
Required Qualifications:
•Earned doctorate in social work or a closely related field completed and awarded by September 1, 2026

•A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, social justice, and community engagement.

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-MSW practice experience

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.