Full Time Faculty Assistant or Associate Professor and Director of Social Work Fieldwork (Remote)

About the role

The School of Health & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Global invites applications for a dynamic, mission-driven faculty member to join our fully remote academic community beginning August 2026.

This full-time appointment is expected at the Assistant Professor level, with the possibility of appointment at the Associate Professor rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, assess, and teach online courses within the Social Work programs, ensuring alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards
• Mentor and support students, adjunct faculty, staff, and other program stakeholders to promote student success and program quality
• Engage actively in field education processes, including supporting students in securing, navigating, and successfully completing fieldwork placements in collaboration with community partners and agencies
• Affiliate with community organizations to expand and sustain high-quality field placement opportunities
• Participate in service to the discipline, profession, and institution, including committee work and community engagement, both internally and externally
• Demonstrate professional and collegial conduct that fosters mutual respect, trust, transparent communication, and appropriate confidentiality with faculty, staff, and university leadership
• Contribute to ongoing program development, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate (PhD, DSW, or closely related field) in Social Work or a related discipline from an accredited institution; ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion by start date.
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited program
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW professional practice experience in social work.
• Demonstrated experience in field education, including supervision, coordination, or instruction in practicum/fieldwork settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with, support, and mentor students in securing and successfully completing fieldwork placements, including collaboration with community partners and agencies.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse adult learner population
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS.
• Experience applying data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention.
• Ability to engage collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across disciplines.
• Committed to cultivating a workplace culture grounded in respect, openness, and constructive dialogue.

Qualifications

• Involvement in related professional and academic associations.
• Current licensure as a clinical social worker (e.g., LCSW) or equivalent.
• Experience serving in a field director, assistant director, or field coordinator role within a CSWE-accredited program.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining community partnerships to support student field placements.
• Familiarity with competency-based education and assessment aligned with CSWE standards.
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, support, and train adjuncts in an online environment.

Skills

• Expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS.
• Experience applying data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention.
• Ability to engage collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across disciplines.
• Committed to cultivating a workplace culture grounded in respect, openness, and constructive dialogue.

Benefits

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we support your total well-being with flexible and meaningful benefits:

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.
• Work-Life Balance: Remote options, flexible schedules, generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.
• Financial Security: Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
• Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities. PSLF eligible employer.
• Wellness: Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription and year-round wellness programs.