Colby-Sawyer College announces a twelve-month, full-time (tenure eligible with terminal degree), Master of Social Work (MSW) faculty position reporting to the MSW Program Director and Dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences. The individual selected for this position will work closely with MSW faculty and will be an integral part of the continued building of the online MSW program at Colby-Sawyer. Individuals who wish to join a team valuing diversity, collegiality and flexibility, and who are interested in in growing a smaller, student-centered program are encouraged to apply.
This position may be based on our New London, NH campus or remotely. Candidates who indicate a preference to work remotely will be provided equal consideration. Area of specialization is open, although a licensed clinician with experience and effectiveness in teaching clinically focused courses at the graduate level is strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency with online course development, familiarity with CSWE core competencies and at least two years of post-MSW clinical experience. The individual in this position will also be required to lead practicum seminars and conduct site visits (without placement responsibilities).
Start date is January 5, 2026.
Teaching responsibilities consist of approximately 55 percent online practicum seminar course instruction and associated administration and 45 percent online academic course teaching. The position will also assist in the governance and organization of the MSW program including academic planning, curriculum development and review, student academic and professional advising, accreditation and program enhancement as requested. If tenure eligible, the faculty member in this position is responsible for actively participating in all aspects of the Colby-Sawyer community (including scholarship and service) in alignment with the Colby-Sawyer College Faculty Handbook.
Responsibilities
- Teach four academic and four practicum seminar courses across the 12-month academic year, for a total of 21 credits. Six additional credits are provided for administration of practicum placements. Teaching responsibilities in academic courses to include one hour of weekly, synchronous instruction per course.
- Expected course responsibilities: Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health; Social Work with Individuals, Families and Groups; Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis; Skills Lab.
- Support and empower a diverse graduate student population.
- Work alongside MSW faculty and staff to develop and maintain a consistent, online presentation.
- Close academic and professional advising of MSW students.
- Participate in review of MSW courses, curricula and program assessment.
- With the Director of Practicum Education, contribute to the development and maintenance of strong MSW practicum experiences.
- Manage existing practicum placements and communicate with Program and Practicum Directors regarding any disruptions or issues.
- Collaborate with the Practicum Director and academic advisors to address academic issues as they relate to practicum placements.
- Participate in accreditation-related tasks associated with the MSW program as requested.
- Contribute to the evaluation of MSW student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the College.
- Active involvement in relevant admissions events and program-related activities adding to growth of the MSW program.
- Attend and participate at faculty and relevant administrative meetings (in a remote capacity if necessary).
- Engage actively in committee work in the governance of the College, if applicable.
- Service, including college-, school-, and community-level service, at a level endorsed by the Dean of Business and Social Sciences.
- Maintain currency on any licensure and CEU credit requirements for the acquisition and maintenance of self-licensure (LMSW/LICSW).
- Keep abreast of relevant CSWE-related information, like-programs and the field of social work.
- Maintain appropriate scholarly engagement.
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