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Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure or Tenure Track)

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Bronx, NYFull-time$109–122K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$109–122K/yr
Location
Bronx, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

CUNY’s Department of Social Work seeks two tenure or tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research and scholarship, advise students, and provide institutional and community service. The appointment includes an 18-credit-hour teaching load over nine months, with evening teaching required. Candidates must hold a DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work and have agency-based practice experience by the appointment’s commencement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeachingResearchScholarshipGrantsmanshipCurriculum DevelopmentCritical Thinking InstructionStudent AdvisingCollegialityCooperationAntiracism

Qualifications

DSW or Ph.D. In Social WorkAgency-Based Practice ExperienceThree Years Post-Master's Practice ExperienceExperience With Diverse PopulationsExperience With Urban Issues

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure or Tenure Track)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Social Work invites applications for two tenure or tenure-track Assistant or Associate professorship beginning Fall 2027. Candidates must have an active record of research/scholarship/creative works, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in social work practice, human behavior in the social environment, social policy, and fieldwork, engage in research/scholarship and professional organization, advise students, provide service to the department, college, university, and community, i.e. program coordination, committee, administrative, supervisory, and other assignments normally associated with a full-time tenure or tenure-track academic appointment, evening teaching will be required. The Assistant/Associate Professor will report directly to the chair of the department of Social Work.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

  • The ability to support the Mission and antiracism lens of the Social Work Department

  • The ability to teach and engage students in critical thinking on the undergraduate and/graduate level successfully, with a commitment to student learning.

  • Willingness to adapt to varied teaching modalities including the use of technology re: hybrid, in person, and online

  • Curriculum development capacity in one or more of the core areas: practice, policy, research, field work and electives

  • Demonstrated capacity scholarship, research and grantsmanship

  • Collegiality and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

  • Active involvement in service at the Department, school, university, community & professional organizations.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC POSITION DETAILS

The Lehman College campus is located in the Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic-serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. The Department of Social Work provides education for social work students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The teaching load is 18 credit hours over a 9-month appointment. Student advisement is required, (minimum of 3 hours per week during the academic year). Attendance at staff development opportunities, as well as participation in department and school-wide meetings, is expected. The qualified candidate must perform additional service to the College, University, and community. Undergraduate scholar mentorship is encouraged. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY internal funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

The Social Work Programs at Lehman College, both the undergraduate and graduate programs, are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The mission of both programs is to serve under-served urban communities and populations. We have a strong commitment to urban communities such the Bronx and to the ideals of social and economic justice. We have strong ties to the urban community and a deep commitment to our students.

The Department of Social Work is currently housed in the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing (HS2N). The School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing currently includes six departments: Exercise Science and Recreation; Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences; Health Equity, Administration & Technology; Social Work; Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, and Nursing. The school is also home to the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Departments in the School actively engage with community and government partners to support evidence-based practices and health equity, with a special emphasis on urban populations. The faculty are also strongly committed to high quality teaching and preparation of ethical and skilled health and human service professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor:

DSW or Ph.D. in Social Work with experience in agency-based practice required on commencement of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of post-masters practice experience; Experience with diverse populations and urban issues.

COMPENSATION

Assistant Professor $ 109,025 - $112,841

Associate Professor $ $118,070-$122,202

Salaries are commensurate with education and relevant experience and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule (http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/psc-cuny-contract-salary-schedule).

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Review of CVs will begin on February 15 for Fall 2027 and continue until a candidate has been identified.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32902

Location: Lehman College

How this job compares

Set against the 966 open Assistant Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$109–122K/yr
  • New York median$86–106K/yr105 salary ranges
  • US median$95–115K/yr291 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 18% above the New York median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of Assistant Professor salary ranges in New York.

Openings
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Experience
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Education
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