Assistant Professor of Social Work & Sociology
Position Summary
We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Social Work or Sociology, or a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) by Fall 2027. The successful candidate also will have earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
Areas of Specialization
Areas of specialization are open, and the department is interested in providing students with opportunities to understand the application of social work principles to contemporary social issues, behavioral health, research methods, and public policy.
Essential Functions
- Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence in the use of instructional technology
- Responsible for academic advisement of students
- Participation in departmental activities
- Active research agenda
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience teaching at the college level.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid sick time
- 14+ paid holidays per year
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD)
- Life insurance
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation
- 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%
- University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years
- Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution
- Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar
- Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26
- The University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution
About the Department/School
The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The other departments are psychology, crime and justice studies, and teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; Masters of Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, and Master of Social Work. The Social Work & Sociology department, in collaboration with the Crime and Justice Studies department, offers a dual major in Social Work and Crime and Justice Studies. The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and a Social Justice minor.
About Marist University
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.