The MSW program at Fairfield University aims to develop intellectual rigor, personal integrity, multidisciplinary collaboration, informed decision-making, self-reflection and social responsibility and promote the profession of social work by educating students to become leaders for social change. The program aspires to prepare highly competent professionals who are skilled at providing effective service, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge, theory, and social work values with practice to address social needs. The program seeks to inspire students to academic and practice excellence. The successful candidate will: - Hold a doctoral degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program before this appointment begins on September 1, 2019
- Demonstrate a focused line of scholarship
- Be eligible for licensure as an LCSW in the state of Connecticut
- Teach courses in generalist and clinical specialist social work, provide supervision of generalist and clinical practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and social justice
- Have experience implementing initiatives to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion at the program/departmental/community levels
- Be active in professional organizations and university service
Bilingual fluency and expertise in teaching research and social policy are highly preferred. The salary and benefit package is competitive. Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
For full consideration, please click " https://ffd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EmploymentOpportunities/job/Fairfield-CT/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-in-Social-Work_JR0000605" and upload the following materials: - Curriculum vitae
- Letter of application
- Statement describing your work involving issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Contact information for three references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Fairfield University is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. Fairfield University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Fairfield University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. Fairfield University and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions are committed to social justice in their pursuit to address the world’s urgent problems. To learn more about how Fairfield University supports diversity and inclusion throughout the University, please visit https://www.fairfield.edu/about-fairfield/mission-values-history/diversity-and-inclusive-excellence/index.html | 
