Temporary Core Faculty in Social Work

The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a full-time, nine-month Temporary Core Faculty in Social Work to join our Social Work department. The successful candidate will serve as a dynamic and dedicated educator with expertise in teaching courses focused on social work theories and direct practice. The Temporary Core Faculty member will teach a variety of courses such as Practicum, Social Policy, and DSM Diagnosis, along with practice-based courses across both the Bachelor’s and Master’s of Social Work programs.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, this position involves providing proactive and holistic academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students, including supporting them as they develop their academic plans and professional goals. The Temporary Core Faculty member will also contribute to the broader academic community through participation in departmental meetings, service on university committees, and engagement in scholarly and/or creative activities that advance knowledge within their area of expertise.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• A PhD or terminal degree in Social Work or a closely related field (required).

• Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level, with a student-centered pedagogical approach that emphasizes experiential learning.

• Evidence of scholarly engagement, including publications, presentations, or other professional contributions in social work or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and to foster an inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environment

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

Lesley University Core Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). To view our compensation targets for this position, please visit this link.