Grant-Funded Full Time Faculty Master of Social Work Position (Remote)

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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education.

School of Arts and Sciences

Grant-Funded Full-Time Faculty Master of Social Work Position (Remote)

Online Campus

Please Note: Internal Employees, please use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for the position.

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education. For more information, visit us at www.umassglobal.edu .

UMass Global’s mission is to provide students with a dynamic education based on excellence and flexibility that creates lasting value for evolving careers.  UMass Global provides adult learners broader access to quality higher education with cutting-edge curricula driven by innovative pedagogy and technology. 

UMass Global's full-time faculty's responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and service. Research activities are supported but not required. All faculty positions are non-tenure track, primarily hired as Assistant Professor; however, a higher rank may be considered if appropriate. UMass Global offers competitive salaries with generous benefits.      

The ideal candidate will have:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Doctoral degree in social work or related field.
• At least five years of postmaster’s social work practice experience.
• Experience in online instruction and curriculum development.
• Interest in continuously exploring new technology.
• Experience in grant administration and report writing

The preferred candidate will have:

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Experience in teaching micro and macro practice.
• Familiarity with generalist and advanced generalist curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities.
• Demonstrated ability to address intersectionality theory in the classroom, particularly with power, privilege, and oppression issues.
• Strong clinical experience in mental health settings.
• Experience teaching adult learners in a college environment.
• Adequate record of innovation integrating curriculum and practice with appropriate technologies.
• Knowledge of UMass Global policies and procedures.
• Residency in the State of California may require some travel within California.

Responsibilities:

This 10-month, grant-funded position includes shared responsibility for curricular administration of the Master of Social Work Program and UMass Global’s participation in the California Social Work Education Capacity Expansion grant program. The position will work directly with the MSW Program Director to ensure the grant parameters are met.

The MSW program serves many first-generation students, military students, and students from groups underrepresented in academia. This position is expected to work and teach online rather than from a physical campus.

Individuals who live in these states will be considered first:

Alabama - EST • Arizona - MST • Georgia - EST • Idaho – PST/MST • Indiana – CST/EST • Minnesota - CST • Nevada – PST/MST • New Hampshire - EST • North Carolina - EST • Pennsylvania - EST • South Carolina - EST • Tennessee CST/EST • Texas CST/EST • Virginia - EST • Wisconsin – CST- California* - PST • Massachusetts* - EST

Salary And Benefits:

Assistant Professor Starting annual salary: $78,500 - $80,500 based on education and experience.

Associate Professor Starting annual salary: $80,500 - $90,000 based on education and experience.

In addition, Umass Global offers an attractive fringe benefit package , including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement, and tuition remission.

This position is grant-funded and considered at-will employment.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability and commitment to work and engage with a diverse student population effectively and to fulfill the University’s commitment to advancing justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and student success. We seek candidates with experience working with, teaching, or mentoring students from minoritized and underrepresented communities. Diversity and cultural humility are essential parts of our university’s mission.

Please attach the following documents to your online application:   *cover letter describing how justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion inform your past and present teaching, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and the names of at least three references.

*In your cover letter, please describe how justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion have influenced your past and present teaching. 

Please Note: Internal Employees, please access the Career app on the Workday Dashboard to homepage to apply for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity - The University of Massachusetts Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/ related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation – The University of Massachusetts Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at [email protected] .