Assistant Professor of Social Work & Sociology

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Social Work & Sociology

Department/School:

Social Work & Sociology, School of Social & Behavioral
Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

We are seeking candidates with an earned doctorate in Social Work
or Sociology, or a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) by Fall 2027. The
successful candidate also will have earned a Master’s Degree in
Social Work (MSW). Areas of specialization are open, and the
department is interested in providing students with opportunities
to understand the application of social work principles to
contemporary social issues, behavioral health, research methods,
and public policy. We seek dynamic faculty who are student-centered
and model the knowledge, skills and values necessary for ethical
practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Social Work or Sociology, or DSW, by Fall of 2027
• MSW (from a CSWE accredited program)
• Two years post-MSW practice experience

Essential Functions:

Applicants should be flexible with regard to teaching assignments
and confident in their abilities to teach courses within their
areas of expertise, as well as core courses such as, Introduction
to Sociology, Introduction to Social Work, Social Research Methods,
and Practicum Seminar. We welcome candidates who will place an
emphasis on active learning and quality teaching in a small
classroom setting and who can thoughtfully incorporate
sociocultural perspectives and the experiences of individuals and
communities from a range of backgrounds into their teaching.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to
commit to contributing to a learning environment that welcomes
varied perspectives and facilitates student learning in ethical,
inclusive, and effective social work practice. The successful
candidate will also have a promising and active research agenda
that leads to peer reviewed publications and presentations.

In summary, essential duties include:

• Undergraduate instruction with an expectation of competence in

the use of instructional technology

• Responsible for academic advisement of students
• Participation in departmental activitiesActive research

agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience teaching at the college level.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional
References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits
for this position include but are not limited to the
following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15%

employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).

• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and

workers compensation.

• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
• First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes

a mandatory 4%.

• University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12%

after 15 years.

• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1%

thereafter.

• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and

1,000 hours with Marist University.

• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary,

up to IRS maximum contribution.

• Tuition Benefits:
• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate

credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee,
spouse, and dependent children under age 26.

• University pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester

towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or
employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the
University.

About the Department/School:

The Social Work & Sociology department is one of four
departments in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The
other departments are psychology, crime and justice studies, and
teacher education. The School also has graduate programs as
follows: MA School Psychology; MA Clinical Mental Health
Counseling; Masters of Arts in Teaching; Masters of Education,
Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, and Master of Social
Work.

The Social Work & Sociology department, in collaboration with
the Crime and Justice Studies department, offers a dual major in
Social Work and Crime and Justice Studies.

The Social Work & Sociology Department and the School of Social
and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing an inclusive
learning environment. The School has taken leadership with several
social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive
Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research,
and a Social Justice minor.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year
institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal
arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential
learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs
offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to
the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive
community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist
cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than
6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to
color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework
and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational
expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been
acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review,
and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty (Full-Time)

Work Schedule:

Flexible, course schedule varies each semester

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

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on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment
opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the
University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation
of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of
individuals without consideration of race, color, disability,
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unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and
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