Assistant Professor of Social Work (10 months - Tenure Track)

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Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
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Core: Teaching & Learning Core
Department: School of Social Sciences and Social Work
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFT

Description
Job Summary:

Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College's core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves, including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages. If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo's mission.
Examples of Duties
The Social Work Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks a full-time, tenure track faculty member with expertise in social welfare policy and macro practice. Ramapo's MSW and BSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and follow a generalist model that prepares students for practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

The successful candidate will teach policy and macro practice courses in both the MSW and BSW programs, strengthening policy and macro content across the curriculum. Courses may include Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy, Community Leadership, Macro Practice, and Integrated Social Work.

Qualifications
The position requires an MSW and a PhD in Social Work or a related field along with experience in policy practice, advocacy, community organizing, or nonprofit and human services administration or leadership, and previous teaching experience. Experience teaching in both MSW and BSW programs, practice experience providing both micro and macro interventions, and experience with legislative advocacy, grant writing, and program development and evaluation are preferred.

Faculty members are expected to maintain active participation in research and scholarship, college governance, service, academic advisement, and professional development activities. A research agenda in social policy, macro practice, or a related area is expected.

Please submit your application and include a Cover Letter, Resume and Teaching Statement. Applications will begin to be reviewed November 15, 2026.
Compensation:
AFT - U22 - Steps 1-8
$69,373 - $93,659

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