Assistant Professor of Social Work 1 Year Temporary, Benefited

In 1839 Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge skills and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield Northampton and Amherst with a selection of museums theater collegiate and minor league sports hiking trails and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching student advising research and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity-We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity -We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other -We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education-We commit to providing an accessible affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community-We are inclusive and ensure equity supporting the personal development of all community members and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community-We support civic engagement in local regional and global initiatives.

Campus Title: Assistant Professor
State Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Social Work
Job Code:HA3200
FLSA Status:Exempt
Funding:7107-0029
Bargaining Unit:MSCA
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Benefited
Timeframe:Academic Year
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the chair of the Social Work Department
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary:$68000(salary may commensurate to coincide with education and experience)

*Two positions will be hired off this posting*

Position Description:
Westfield State University Department of Social Work is seeking applications for a full-time one-year contract Assistant Professor of Social Work. The responsibilities for the position will include teaching Social Work at the graduate level and undergraduate level in the Universitys existing BSW and MSW programs. The program is looking for faculty with the ability to teach clinical practice and foundation MSW and BSW classes.

The position includes a 24-credit teaching load annually student advising scholarship(work toward a doctoral degree is considered scholarship) and service to the University. The position will start September 1 2027.

Required Qualifications:

• MSW
• A minimum of two years post-masters direct practice experience
• A DSW or PhD in Social Work or related social science field is preferred (ABD will be considered)

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on theDepartment of Higher Educations webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employees total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO POS and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting lieu of the retirement pension eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees including spouses and dependent children receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges community colleges and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation personal and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the UniversitysBenefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Human Resources ator visit us in the Horace Mann Building 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal recordwill not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

An online application is required. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter*
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
• Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
• Contact information for three reference letter providers**

Notes:

* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the University.

** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ).

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.