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Open-Rank Teaching Professor(s) , Social Work

Apply now Job no: 500746
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Open-Rank Teaching Professor, Social Work

Rowan University's newly launched Social Work program is seeking applicants for teaching positions in the Master of Social Work (MSW) and/or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The successful candidates will join a growing team as full-time, non-tenure track faculty members at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Teaching Professor beginning September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Rowan's development, and we are looking for experienced, energetic, and collaborative practitioners committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate social work education.

Position Requirements

  • MSW degree from an accredited program
  • DSW/Ph.D. in Social Work or related field (ABD may be considered)
  • Preferably licensed with 2+ years post-MSW experience
  • Experience teaching at college/university level
  • Familiarity with technology and learning management systems
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to mental health, equity, and well-being

Responsibilities

  • Teaching workload of 12 credit hours per semester in MSW/BSW core courses (in-person and online) or other required work for accreditation
  • Course development with ability to teach from a defined area of specialized practice (e.g., policy, research, or direct clinical practice preferred)
  • Curriculum development upholding CSWE best practices and standards
  • Assistance with accreditation activities including goal setting, implementation, and evaluation
  • Student advising, practicum supervision, and other student support as needed
  • Weekly office hours and attendance at faculty meetings

About The Social Work Program

The Social Work Program's mission is to teach, model, and advance social work knowledge, values, and skills to prepare social workers to build responsive, equitable services and systems in diverse and dynamic contexts and advance mental health, equity, and well-being throughout South Jersey and beyond. Established in Fall 2023, the program is in candidacy for accreditation. Classes are held in the afternoons and evenings on Rowan's Glassboro campus, with plans to expand to partner satellite locations.

For more information: https://chss.rowan.edu/departments/sociology/acad/msw/

About the College and University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Rowan University's second-largest college with eight departments, a Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, and nineteen majors. CHSS emphasizes exceptional research, teaching, and service while supporting faculty research and shared governance.

Rowan University is a top 100 national public research institution offering bachelor's through doctoral programs to 22,000 students across multiple campuses. As a Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Learn more at: www.rowan.edu

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment, as required by Title IX. It is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

For accommodation requests, contact Rowan's Office of Employment Equity: OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494.

Position Details

  • Starting Date: September 1, 2025
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Term: 10-month full-time positions with initial 2-year renewable contracts
  • Teaching Load: 24 credits over two semesters (options for overload and summer classes with additional compensation)

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not  sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Contact

Questions? Contact Dr. Mary Kay Tuohy, LSW, Director of Social Work and chair of MSW search committee: Tuohy@rowan.edu

Application Process

  • Deadline: Review begins immediately and continues until positions are filled
  • Required Materials: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and 2 letters of reference
  • Optional Materials: Teaching evaluations and/or selected publications
  • Apply at: http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Benefits

“For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

 

Please note: candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

 

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is:

  • Assistant Teaching Professor: AFT: Range 21-24
  • Associate Teaching Professor: AFT: Range 25-27
  • Teaching Professor: AFT: Range 28-30

with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. Please visit this link to view all respective ranges listed above: https://www.cnjscl.org/Library/CNJSCL_FT-PT_2023-2027_Salary_Charts-Approved.pdf

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.