Open Rank Professor of Social Work (Assistant, Associate or Full)

About the University

Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values:Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Department of Social Work

The mission of the Department of Social Work is to provide an inclusive, inspiring environment for undergraduate, graduate, and community education in social work that is value driven, research informed, culturally responsive, academically rigorous, and which links theory with practice.The Department of Social Work has both an undergraduate and graduate program with a robust internship program (over 400 agency partners) and student support services. We have over 1000 students in our pre social work, undergraduate, and graduate programs offering in person and online modalities.

The Department of Social Workat MSU Denver prides itself on a richly talented faculty comprisedof teacher-scholars who are highly dedicated tosupportstudents in growing as social work scholars,practitioners,and leaders in the multitude of settings.MSU Denver faculty haveexpertisein culturally responsive practice that is relationally based. We are actively interrogating and revising our curriculum to reflect anti-oppressive practices while educating our students for the provision of effective clinical social work services with diverse communities in micro, mezzo and macro settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations. We work to actively to engage in anti-racist practices in all aspects of our programming; faculty members are encouraged to actively engage in our aspirations to dismantle systems of oppression. While weseekdemonstratedability and experience teaching social work theory, practice, and/or research related courses, priority will be given to applicants with research methods, program evaluation and project-based learning course experience.

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denverinvites applications foratenure track/tenured faculty appointment in our MSW Graduate Program. This is a full-time faculty contract beginning Fall 2027 that requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's Auraria campus for in person teaching and other activities.

MSU Denver has a robust year-long mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. In their first year, faculty will be enrolled in the MSU Denver Roadrunner Faculty Academy, a course designed to support new faculty as they navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.Faculty can also choose to participate in university programs that help new faculty connect with diverse affinity groups and networks offering additional mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

Teaching will consist of24credits per academic year(fourcourses per semester).Teaching mayinclude online,face to face, and hybrid instruction deliver options. The successful candidatewilltake on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses and be responsibleto update and modify online and on campus course material.Releasetimefrom teachingcan be given to faculty forsignificant administrative duties that require timeabove and beyondservice.Advisingresponsibilities includecarrying a studentadvisingload of approximately 40 studentsfor which you are responsible to performand documentcareer andprofessional advising.

A scholarly agendaisexpectedandsupported,andproduction of quality scholarship is required.Including the ability to producescholarshipsuch as published contributions, securing external funding, student research mentorship, program evaluation, development of community-serving resources, and presenting/attending at academic conferences.

Service work is expected,including work on Departmental, College and/or University committeesas wellasactive service involvement in professional organizations and/or the community.

Per CSWE EPAS standards, allteaching, scholarship, and service expectations require intentionalparticipationin and applicationofdiversity,equity and inclusion effortswithin the departmentand in service of students.

Other dutiesas assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW/MSSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited institution(or evaluated by CSWEInternational Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service (ISWDRES)

• Two (2) years relevant post-MSW experience

• Earned doctorate degree in social work or other related discipline (ABD will be considered with evidence of degree conferral byAugust 20, 2027)

• One year ofteachingcontent relevant to social work using an online LMS(e.g.,Blackboard,Canvas, etc.)for in person or online instruction

Preferred Qualifications

While candidates are not expected topossessall preferred qualifications, please address in your cover letter how you meet any number of the preferred qualifications below.Priority will be given to candidates meeting the first two preferred qualifications.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a higher education social work program, department, or school, such as directing or coordinating an academic program, mentoring and supporting faculty, leading curriculum or accreditation initiatives, supervising faculty or staff, or serving in a department chair, associate chair, program director, or comparable academic leadership role
• Demonstrated experiencein advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughanti-oppressive, anti-racist,orliberatoryapproaches topractice,teaching, scholarship, curriculum development, administrative experience, or professional activities in social work

• Previousteaching, practice, or research experience with first generation college students, historically underrepresented groups and/or experience serving within an HSI, HBCU, or Tribal College

• Experience practicing across systems following Interprofessional Education frameworks and ability to partner with other disciplinary areas

• Experience developing and organizing graduate level social work courses including in person/online/hybrid/asynchronousteaching, pedagogy, and curriculum design

Salary for Announcement

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training. The salary ranges for this position are outlined below:

Assistant Professor rank: $64,000 - $74,000

Associate Professor rank: $75,000 - $85,000

Full Professor rank: $94,000 - $104,000

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, complete an application online through our career site and search for JR105915: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max). Please share your teaching philosophy and include a focus on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students.
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Important Note: Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents into one pdf file if needed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through Monday, November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator attotalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.