Description

The Department of Social Work at Roberts Wesleyan University invites candidates to apply for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track Social Work faculty position beginning July 2026. 

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of all faculty at Roberts Wesleyan University is teaching. These responsibilities include undergraduate-level courses in both our traditional and degree-completion BSW programs. The teaching will comprise both online and in-person classes.

Additional faculty responsibilities include participating in department and university committees and events (with a mix of online and some in-person participation expectations), advising BSW 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

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 also demonstrate a strong commitment to the integration of Christian faith and professional practice and a willingness to support the University’s Christian mission and identity. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate multicultural competence and show commitment to the principles of diversity & equity.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

A completed Application for Faculty Position is required (available for download at https://www.roberts.edu/employment/). Applicants should send the completed application, a letter of interest, and a curriculum vitae by email to:

Lori Sousa Meixell, Ph.D., LCSW
BSW Program Director
School of Education and Social Work 
sousa_lori@roberts.edu | 585-594-6049
Roberts Wesleyan University
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624-1997