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Social Work - Assistant Clinical Professor

Social Work - Assistant Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT • On-site

Part-time

Posted 26 days ago

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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.
Sacred Heart University - Assistant Clinical Professor
School of Social Work, College of Arts & Sciences
The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for a 9 month on ground Assistant Clinical Professor position to begin Fall 2026.
The School of Social Work 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 issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. We are deeply committed to training social workers to think critically and intervene against cultural, social, political, and economic practices that do not advance human rights, justice, or the dignity and worth of every human being.
This mission guides the delivery of the BSW Program, MSW Program (with on-ground and online options) and our hybrid part-time PhD Program.
Responsibilities:
We encourage applications from candidates of all specializations and areas of study. Ideal candidates for this position are invested in fostering inclusive, equitable environments for teaching and learning. Teaching opportunities will be in the BSW and MSW programs.
Requirements:
  • MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university, Ph.D. in Social Work or DSW preferred.
  • A minimum of two years post-MSW social work practice experience is required.
  • Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice.
  • Possess substantive knowledge of all or most areas of social work education.
  • Knowledge of CSWE accreditation, curriculum development and practicum education is a plus.
  • Be dedicated to collaboration, collegiality, and service.

Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit 1) letter of interest 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) contact information for three references*; and 5) graduate transcripts. *Finalists will be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Copies of transcripts are acceptable during the initial stage, however, official transcripts will be required upon a formal offer of employment.
Review of applications will commence immediately, and the posting will close when the position has been filled.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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