The Department of Social Work at Roberts Wesleyan University invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track faculty position (open rank) for our synchronous online Master of Social Work Program to begin July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of all faculty at Roberts Wesleyan University is teaching. Teaching responsibilities could include any course in our synchronous online MSW curriculum at the generalist level and the two areas of specialized practice: 1) Mental Health, and 2) Child and Family Services.

Additional faculty responsibilities include participating in department and university committees and events (with a mix of online and some in-person participation expectations), advising MSW students, engaging in scholarship, collaborating to develop new initiatives and community partnerships, engaging in service, and preparing for accreditation. Promotion and tenure at the University are based on achievement across four broad categories: teaching, scholarship, professional activity, and service.

Required qualifications for candidates include:

• A doctoral degree (preferably a PhD in Social Work or DSW)
• A Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution
• At least two years of post-MSW practice experience with children, youth, families, or in mental health/behavioral health settings
• At least one year of college/university level teaching experience (preferably in online or hybrid environments at the Master’s level or with adult students)

Preferred qualifications for candidates include:

• An active license in social work (e.g., LMSW, LCSW)
• A record of scholarship and professional contributions to the field of social work

Candidates must demonstrate a Christian faith commitment consistent with the mission of the University. A successful candidate is also expected to demonstrate multicultural competence and a strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply, as well as persons from other historically underrepresented groups.

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. A completed Application for Faculty Position is required and can be downloaded at www.roberts.edu/employment. Applicants should send the completed application, a letter of interest, official transcripts, and a curriculum vitae by email to Dr. Adam Huck:

Dr. Adam Huck
Dean, School of Education and Social Work
huck_adam@roberts.edu

About Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan University is a comprehensive, Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions serving approximately 1,800 traditional and nontraditional students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University is committed to integrating a Christian worldview with learning in order to prepare thoughtful, spiritually mature, service-oriented people who will help transform society. Roberts believes that all people are created in the image of God and therefore values and affirms human diversity and is committed to providing a supportive environment that promotes awareness of, sensitivity to, and appreciation of human diversity. In support of the diversity of thought, Roberts has more than 60 undergraduate programs/majors, including 6 different adult-degree completion programs, 14 graduate programs, and 12 online programs; our first doctoral program launched in 2016.

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