Open Rank Professor Of Social Work (Assistant, Associate Or Full)

Open Rank Professor Of Social Work (Assistant, Associate Or
Full)

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Social Work

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students
who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and
experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later,
the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's
extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the
foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third
largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU
Denver is a model university for today's college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving
Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the
only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the
University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population
in the state, as well as the most first-generation students.
Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver
helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural
and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate
degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access,
Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a
supportive and inclusive environment where all community members
are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to
education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class
scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and
innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and
staff.

About the Department of Social Work

The mission of the Department of Social
Work is to provide an inclusive, inspiring environment for
undergraduate, graduate, and community education in social work
that is value driven, research informed, culturally responsive,
academically rigorous, and which links theory with practice. The
Department of Social Work has both an undergraduate and graduate
program with a robust internship program (over 400 agency partners)
and student support services. We have over 1000 students in our pre
social work, undergraduate, and graduate programs offering in
person and online modalities.

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver prides itself on a
richly talented faculty comprised of teacher-scholars who are
highly dedicated to support students in growing as social work
scholars, practitioners, and leaders in the multitude of settings.
MSU Denver faculty have expertise in culturally responsive practice
that is relationally based. We are actively interrogating and
revising our curriculum to reflect anti-oppressive practices while
educating our students for the provision of effective clinical
social work services with diverse communities in micro, mezzo and
macro settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations. We
work to actively to engage in anti-racist practices in all aspects
of our programming; faculty members are encouraged to actively
engage in our aspirations to dismantle systems of oppression. While
we seek demonstrated ability and experience teaching social work
theory, practice, and/or research related courses, priority will be
given to applicants with research methods, program evaluation and
project-based learning course experience.

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver invites applications
for a tenure track/tenured faculty appointment in our MSW Graduate
Program. This is a full-time faculty contract beginning Fall 2027
that requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's Auraria campus
for in person teaching and other activities.

MSU Denver has a robust year-long mentoring program for
tenure-track faculty. In their first year, faculty will be enrolled
in the MSU Denver Roadrunner Faculty
Academy, a course designed to support new faculty as they
navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity
and service. Faculty can also choose to participate in university
programs that help new faculty connect with diverse affinity groups
and networks offering additional mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

Teaching will consist of 24 credits per academic year (four courses
per semester). Teaching may include online, face to face, and
hybrid instruction deliver options. The successful candidate will
take on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and be
responsible to update and modify online and on campus course
material. Release time from teaching can be given to faculty for
significant administrative duties that require time above and
beyond service. Advising responsibilities include carrying a
student advising load of approximately 40 students for which you
are responsible to perform and document career and professional
advising.

A scholarly agenda is expected and supported, and production of
quality scholarship is required. Including the ability to produce
scholarship such as published contributions, securing external
funding, student research mentorship, program evaluation,
development of community-serving resources, and
presenting/attending at academic conferences.

Service work is expected, including work on Departmental, College
and/or University committees as well as active service involvement
in professional organizations and/or the community.

Per CSWE EPAS standards, all teaching, scholarship, and service
expectations require intentional participation in and application
of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the department
and in service of students.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) degree from a Council on

Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution (or evaluated
by CSWE International Social Work
Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES)

• Two (2) years relevant post-MSW experience
• Earned doctorate degree in social work or other related

discipline (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree
conferral by August 20, 2027)

• One year of teaching content relevant to social work using an

online LMS (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, etc.) for in person or online
instruction

Preferred Qualifications

While candidates are not expected to possess all preferred
qualifications, please address in your cover letter how you meet
any number of the preferred qualifications below. Priority will be
given to candidates meeting the first two preferred
qualifications.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a higher education social

work program, department, or school, such as directing or
coordinating an academic program, mentoring and supporting faculty,
leading curriculum or accreditation initiatives, supervising
faculty or staff, or serving in a department chair, associate
chair, program director, or comparable academic leadership
role

• Demonstrated experience in advancing diversity, equity, and

inclusion through anti-oppressive, anti-racist, or liberatory
approaches to practice, teaching, scholarship, curriculum
development, administrative experience, or professional activities
in social work

• Previous teaching, practice, or research experience with first

generation college students, historically underrepresented groups
and/or experience serving within an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal
College

• Experience practicing across systems following

Interprofessional Education frameworks and ability to partner with
other disciplinary areas

• Experience developing and organizing graduate level social work

courses including in person/online/hybrid/asynchronous teaching,
pedagogy, and curriculum design

Salary for Announcement

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal
equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training.
The salary ranges for this position are outlined below:

Assistant Professor rank: $64,000 - $74,000

Associate Professor rank: $75,000 - $85,000

Full Professor rank: $94,000 - $104,000

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include
medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and
more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our
Benefits section.

Please Note: MSU Denver is currently not sponsoring applicants for
H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by
the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, complete an application online through our career site
and search for JR105915: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and
potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the
following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max). Please share your teaching

philosophy and include a focus on engagement with diverse students
and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that
removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement.
Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring
students.

• A list of three professional references and their contact

information

Important Note: Due to volume of applications received, only
applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please
ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the
Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5
files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents into one pdf
file if needed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through Monday,
November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers
medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement,
as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement
plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability
(LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to
learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a
safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and
visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to
employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Open-Rank-Professor-of-Social-Work--Assistant--Associate-or-Full-_JR105915

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