State University Faculty - Assistant Professor of Social Work
Working Title
State University Faculty - Assistant Professor of Social Work
Institution
Metropolitan State University
Classification Title
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City
St. Paul
FLSA
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Employment Condition
Unclassified – Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$64,963.00 – $188,620.00
Job Description
Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor. This is a fixed-term (one year) position within the Social Work department and will start on August 17, 2026.
Example courses to teach
- SOWK 321 – Social Work Practice I: examines frameworks for social work practice, social work values and ethics, ethnic competence in multicultural contexts and the professional relationship skills required for effective beginning social work practice.
- SOWK 333 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment: emphasizes ecological and theoretical perspectives for social work practice with culturally diverse populations and includes the study of human behavior and development throughout the lifespan.
- SOWK 360 – Social Welfare History and Policy: students acquire a critical understanding of the historic development of social welfare policy and its implications for contemporary macro practice within the social work profession.
- SOWK 522 – Social Work Practice II: emphasizes theories and skills necessary for social workers to practice effectively at the community and governmental levels and professional ethics and legal responsibilities in individual and family work.
- SOWK 582 – Social Work Capstone Seminar: students examine the field practicum experience in a mainstream agency, applying theories they have acquired throughout the program, and write a major integrating paper on generalist multicultural social work practice.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the ability to teach social work courses effectively to a post-traditional student population and contribute to meaningful assessment of student learning.
- Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
- Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
- Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
- Engage in service to the university and community.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
- Provide excellent learning environments through an in-person centered model, with the ability to teach online, and/or hybrid course content as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a master’s degree in social work.
- Two years of post- MSW social work practice experience.
- Demonstrated interest in a faculty position that prioritizes teaching and emphasizes teaching excellence.
- A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in the specified discipline(s), or related disciplines.
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students and colleagues who are culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating and serving racially, ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
- Technical, Computer, and/or Software skills sufficient to successfully navigate instructional platforms such as D2L, Turnitin, Zoom and the like.
Preferred Qualifications
- A doctorate degree directly relating to the social work discipline.
- Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at a post-secondary level.
- Experience developing course curricula at a post-secondary institution.
- Demonstrated contributions to assessment of student learning at a post-secondary institution.
- Professional development and/or expertise in culturally responsive and/or anti-racist pedagogy.
- Experience providing academic advising for non-traditional students at a post-secondary institution.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, paid parental leave, health insurance, pension plan, retirement plans, disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and tuition waiver programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission, as required by law. The university actively encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.