School of Social Work - Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) 
School of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences
Sacred Heart University – Fairfield, CT

Start Date: Fall 2026

The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for an on-ground tenure-track Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2026.

About the School of Social Work

Our mission is to prepare social workers—through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice—to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly racism. The School offers a BSW, MSW (on-ground and online), and PhD in Social Work, all guided by a deep commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive approaches to education, research, and practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a learning environment welcoming to all learners.
• Provide instruction in the PhD and/or MSW programs

• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and compliance with GADE standards.
• Mentor PhD students and coordinate the advancement to candidacy and dissertation process.
• Support and collaborate with fellow faculty.
• Contribute to PhD student recruitment efforts in partnership with Admissions and Marketing.
• Attend new PhD student orientation and summer residency.
• Maintain an active research agenda aligned with the School’s mission.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a PhD in social work, social welfare, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive pedagogy and practice.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly productivity, including grant-funded research.
• Familiarity with doctoral education, CSWE and GADE standards, and curricular development.
• A strong commitment to collaboration and service.

Application Instructions

Applications should include:

1. Letter of interest (including a statement of research agenda)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. List of three professional references (letters will be required from final candidates)
5. One peer-reviewed publication (as a sample of scholarship)
6. Graduate transcripts (copies acceptable at this stage)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.