*Clinical Faculty: Assistant/Associate Social Work

Description

The Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Clinical Faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for the academic year 2025-2026.

 

Located in the heart of New York City, Fordham GSS is recognized for its forward-thinking competency-based curriculum and innovative academic programming. U.S. News and World Report ranks the school among the top 10% nationally. It offers baccalaureate (BASW), master's (MSW), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in social work. Programs are delivered across three campuses—Manhattan, Westchester, and Long Island—and online.

 

As part of a Jesuit University, GSS is dedicated to educating and preparing social workers to serve diverse populations within a human rights and social justice framework. GSS fosters a collegial and supportive community of scholars and practitioners, acclaimed for their distinguished research, clinical practice, and collective commitment to teaching excellence

 

Fordham University seeks candidates with extensive clinical qualifications and experience across all areas of social work practice. GSS has a particular need for an experienced palliative care practitioner/educator.

 

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking colleague with a profound understanding of contemporary challenges confronting social work practitioners and social service organizations. Clinical faculty are essential members of the GSS community, drawing on their clinical practice skills and experience to enrich the school's competency-based curriculum. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear commitment and capacity to engage and foster students' academic and professional development, both within and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an MSW, a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution, and current clinical licensure in New York State. Applicants at the Assistant level should have a minimum of five (5) years of clinical social work practice experience and 3-5 years of teaching experience. Applicants at the Associate level should have a minimum of ten (10) years of clinical social work practice experience and at least 5 years of teaching experience.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit their curriculum vitae/resume and a letter of interest detailing their clinical and teaching experience. Fordham University utilizes the Interfolio System https://apply.interfolio.com/173270 to collect all application materials. Applicants for this position must upload all documents, including confidential letters of recommendation, via Interfolio.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.