Assistant/Associate Professor, Social Work (on-site)

Touro University Graduate School of Social Work is seeking candidates for a full-time (10-month appointment), on-site, Assistant/Associate Professor in Social Work.

About the role

The successful candidate must have demonstrated capability to teach in multiple modalities including face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous online formats. Successful candidates will exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, instructional design, and engaged scholarship. Experience should include curriculum development, education best practices, instruction/teaching in social work, student advising, and ability to engage students both in and out of the classroom. Ideal candidates will have a defined area of research and scholarship and a social work practice area of expertise. Associate-level candidates are expected to demonstrate a sustained record of publications or contributions to an area of expertise. Demonstrated experience with CSWE Accreditation Standards is a plus.

A typical workday will entail teaching, advising, and meetings. Faculty carry a 21-credit workload per academic year, with responsibilities distributed across teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty participate in MSW program activities as needed (orientation, community days, committee meetings, and curriculum development), and will also contribute on departmental and university-wide committees.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in-person (Manhattan, Brooklyn) and asynchronous/synchronous courses according to workload assignments.
• Service to the Department, University, and Community.
• Research/Scholarship, including publication, social work academic conferences, funded research.
• Academic advising for students in traditional, on-campus and distance education online.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc committees.
• Participate in program events, such as orientation and graduation.
• Build, strengthen, and support community relations.
• Highly engaged and responsive during stipulated work hours.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree and a Doctorate in a related field of study required; a Ph.D. in Social Work or a DSW degree is preferred.
• Social work licensure preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of graduate-level teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching: HBSE, clinical courses preferred.
• Evidence of research and scholarly activities.
• Instructional course design experience.
• Student advising experience.
• Experience with clinical simulation technology and artificial intelligence experience a plus.

Skills

• Experience with Canvas and electronic learning management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom.

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers.
• Extensive time sitting.
• Possibility of flexible work arrangements including remote work opportunities.
• Travel as needed.

Pay

Salary range: USD $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan.
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs.
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs.
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment).
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval).
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday).
• Annual Holiday Schedule.