Assistant Professor of Social Work

Social Work Position

The Hood College Department of Sociology and Social Work, housed in the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track social work position beginning in January 2027 or August 2027. The Department awards a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Department is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying the faculty. We are seeking faculty who have a demonstrated ability, or strong potential for success, in teaching across our generalist social work curriculum while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching, and service. The ideal candidate will have field education experience, prior teaching experience, and two or more years post-master's social work practice experience. The position requires the equivalent of 21 teaching credits per year. Additionally, the faculty member will be expected to advise social work majors, engage in scholarship and professional development activities, and provide service in support of the program, department, and college. Interdisciplinary collaboration and research with undergraduate and graduate students is encouraged.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teaching (60%)

• Demonstrated ability or strong potential for success in teaching across the generalist social work curriculum.
• Teach the equivalent of 21 credits per year using curriculum design in alignment with CSWE EPAS 2022 and a student-centered, equitable and inclusive pedagogy.
• Facilitation of the Field Education Practicum and Seminar and duties related to Faculty Field Education Liaison.
• Advise social work majors from our diverse student body and contribute in other ways to the social work program, the department, and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, including the accreditation/reaffirmation and field education processes.

Research/Scholarship (20%)

• Conduct and publish field specific research to enhance the general body of knowledge in social work.
• Research related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work practice and/or education is of particular interest to the department. Collaborative research with undergraduate and graduate students is encouraged.
• Present research findings and other academic papers at national or professional conferences.
• Work in partnership with the Office of Institutional Advancement to pursue grant funding opportunities as appropriate.

Service (20%)

• Support and participate in college committees and professional organizations to develop professional partnerships and meet the strategic goals of the institution.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Support all college initiatives to recruit and retain talented students.
• Serve as an active member of the school, department, and Hood College community.

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience

By the position start date, applicants must have a doctorate in social work (DSW/PhD) or a related field and a master's degree in social work from CSWE accredited institutions, at least two years of postmaster's social work practice experience, and some teaching experience in an accredited social work program. Candidates should be licensed, or license-eligible, as a social worker in Maryland. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching undergraduates, CSWE reaffirmation, and to candidates whose research interests support and encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work practice and/or education.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $55,800 to $62,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via our electronic application. When applying, please submit:

• A cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching Philosophy

For full consideration, please respond by September 15, 2026.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students.