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Salem State College is a comprehensive, publicly supported institution of higher learning located approximately 15 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. The college enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 27 states and 65 nations, and is one of the largest state colleges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its mission is to educate and prepare a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly to our global society.

Faculty, School of Social Work: MSW Program, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Fall 2010

Salem State is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the school of social work for the 2010-2011 academic year. The faculty member will teach Human Behavior and the Social Environment as well as practice courses. Faculty responsibilities include teaching; advisement; scholarship; community service; shared administrative duties; and active participation in faculty governance and integrative curriculum development. Teaching responsibilities may include faculty field liaison assignments. The faculty member, as a part of a cooperative and collegial campus community, will advise students, perform college service and pursue research. This position is advertised subject to available funding.

Required qualifications include a PhD degree in social work or earned doctorate in related field; MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work; and a minimum of three years post-MSW practice experience. Preferred qualifications include: expertise and practice experience in older adult services, policies, and/or research; ability to assume administrative responsibilities in the MSW Program; previous university/college teaching experience; experience in and commitment to teaching in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles; and experience in distance learning and instructional technologies. Candidates who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body are preferred. The salary is competitive, and commensurate with education and experience.

To see the full list of benefits, review the complete job description and to apply online, please visit https://jobs.salemstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50940 and attach your CV/résumé, cover letter, and writing sample. Appropriate original transcripts and three letters of reference should be sent to: Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970.

Salem State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.