Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work (12-month)

Quinnipiac University’s School of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month year-round Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing Master of Social Work (MSW) program committed to preparing competent, socially responsive social workers through flexible, high-quality learning environments. The successful candidate will serve as a principal faculty member with primary responsibilities in teaching and advising in the on-campus and/or online program formats along with service.

Candidates are expected to be on campus for a minimum of three days per week. We encourage candidates who are licensed social workers with relevant experience and qualifications to apply.

The search committee will start reviewing applications immediately, and the expected start date will be in January 2027.

The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 full-time faculty and staff and enrolls over 2,500 students across 30 graduate and undergraduate academic programs. The school is organized into seven departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences, diagnostic medical sonography, exercise science, health science studies, medical microbiology & immunology and radiologic sciences, and graduate programs in advanced medical imagining & leadership, biomedical sciences, cardiovascular perfusion, occupational therapy, pathologists’ assistant, physician assistant, physical therapy and social work. The school also offers entry-level dual-degrees for occupational therapy, physician assistant and physical therapy. Our school provides excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates, pioneering research and partnering with our communities to advance the health and well-being of all individuals. Through unique and distinctive academic programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive learning experiences, and student-centeredness, we empower students to deliver compassionate care, create innovation through research, and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, and interprofessional healthcare skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their professions. In all our endeavors, we are guided by a commitment to innovation, accountability, excellence, and social responsibility as we aspire to be a first-choice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge, improving healthcare, and increasing health equity.

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• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Quinnipiac University and the School of Health Sciences, and the Department of Social Work
• Teach courses across the generalist and specialized MSW curriculum in online and/or on-campus formats, based on program needs
• Advise and mentor MSW students, including monitoring academic progress, professional development, and competency attainment
• Participate in all department-required faculty activities, in addition to department, school, and university service
• Participate in student recruitment and program events (e.g., welcome weekend, admitted students’ weekends, and open houses)
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Associate Chair and/or Associate Director, Online MSW

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited institution in the United States.

• Minimum of two years post MSW social work practice
• MSW or BSW online (asynchronous, synchronous) and in-person teaching experience
• Social Work State Licensure (LMSW/LCSW)
• Willingness to develop and build MSW courses
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds