Associate Professor of Practice, School of Social Work
Join as an Associate Professor of Practice at Simmons University. This non‑tenure track position focuses on primary teaching responsibilities in our online DSW program and requires licensed practitioners with substantial clinical social work experience.
About Simmons
Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Founded 125 years ago, Simmons is the only women's undergraduate program and offers graduate programs open to all. It promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Program Description
The Simmons School of Social Work Online DSW program prepares experienced social workers to advance as leaders of social service departments or agencies and as educators. The program combines self‑paced work with synchronous sessions to build knowledge, skill, and community.
Primary Responsibilities
- Shape the branding and marketing strategy of the program in collaboration with 2U and internal communications.
- Attend DSW core team meetings and other operations‑related meetings.
- Assist with admissions process development, including reviewing applications.
- Participate in course development and build.
- Conduct faculty searches, interview, hire, and mentor adjunct non‑degree faculty.
- Teach seven courses per calendar year.
- Develop and implement innovative culture‑building activities for online doctoral students.
- Create program assessment tools and support accreditation processes.
- Serve on internal SSW committees.
- Engage in community service per faculty policy.
- Represent the DSW program at professional conferences.
- Execute other projects and activities as assigned.
Required Education and Clinical Experience
- CSWE‑accredited MSW or MSSW and either a DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work.
- Minimum of five post‑MSW years of social work practice experience with diverse, vulnerable, and marginalized populations.
- Minimum of two post‑DSW or Ph.D. years of practice experience.
Required Administrative Experience
- Demonstrated leadership and strong organizational skills in a social service agency, professional board, or academic institution.
Required Teaching Experience
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a social work program or related field.
- Two years of online teaching preferred.
Required Application Materials
- CV
- Cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications.
- Statement of teaching philosophy and experience.
- Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with examples.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Additional Information for Applicants
- Salary range: $76,500‑$93,500 per year.
- Benefits eligible; compensation includes health benefits, retirement savings, and work‑life balance initiatives.
- Remote work option available.
- Start date: January 1 2026 or earlier, subject to availability.
Instructions to Applicants
Upload all required documents to the Application Materials box on page 2 (“My Experience”). Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined PDF.
Contact
For questions, email . Apply at Simmons Careers .
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