Open Rank, NTT, Online Prog Coord Social Work

Job Description

Job Description

Open Rank, Non-tenure Track Faculty Position

Position Overview :

The Master of Social Work program in the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work invites applications for one (1) non-tenure-track or tenure-track, open rank, 9-month faculty position as the online program coordinator beginning January 2026. Our on campus MSW program is accredited by CSWE as of November 2024. We are specifically looking for an individual who will develop our online MSW program application for CSWE based on our existing on campus MSW program. Candidates must have a MSW from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency established through CSWE and a doctorate in Social Work or in a related field and at least 10 years of professional experience as an academic faculty. The candidate will be responsible for teaching a total of six (6) courses across fall, spring, and summer semesters, serve as an academic advisor, and actively contribute to the MSW program, the new Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work, as well as the college.

On Campus MSW Program :

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Social Work program is an on-ground advanced generalist program and is accredited by CSWE. It represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training program with a commitment to working with vulnerable and marginalized populations; and affirms the values of self-determination, sustainability, and community and global solidarity. The program is designed to offer both a part-time and full-time and Advanced Standing Track for students. We seek to develop a comparable online MSW program.

As the online MSW Program Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide administrative coordination of the online MSW program including supporting faculty recruitment, curriculum, scheduling of classes, and progress towards accreditation via CSWE. They will provide leadership in student enrollment, engagement, and retention goals; and monitor student academic performance and success. The faculty member based on their academic category may teach a total of 24 credit / contact hours (6 courses) across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. On-campus courses are taught in the late afternoon and evening. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in social work discipline including but not limited to : Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and other related courses. The faculty will be responsible for providing formal on-campus and online teaching, effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.), advising, mentoring, and supervision of graduate students, attending faculty meetings, and completing social work programmatic tasks, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide administrative leadership for the online MSW program.

Teach 6 courses per year in the MSW program.

Facilitate the implementation of a yearly review of the online MSW program which shall serve as an annual report, to be submitted to the Academic Dean at the end of each academic year.

Ensure the development and implementation of assessment for the online MSW program, its courses and student learning outcomes.

Provide timely and accurate advising to potential and current online MSW graduate students about the academic program.

Coordinate faculty teaching online courses to ensure consistency of course content with stated program goals and objectives, and, where applicable, coverage of relevant national and / or disciplinary standards such as CSWE, competencies, and state educational regulations.

Collaborate with the Field Education Director(s) to assist in identifying appropriate field internship sites.

Review all online MSW program application materials and make modifications, as needed, to ensure their appropriateness for identifying suitable candidates for the online MSW program.

Assist the Academic Dean in identifying, making recommendations about, and participating, as needed, in the recruitment of faculty.

Collaborate with Noodle, the Graduate Center, and colleagues across campus to promote student success and engagement, and to address any concerns that may arise relevant to the online MSW program.

Any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Dean.

Required Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or equivalency as defined by CSWE.

Doctoral degree in Social Work or an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in a related field.

Minimum 7-10 years of teaching and training experience in the field of social work post MSW licensure.

Demonstrated involvement and / or responsibility related to preparation of a MSW self-study application and its process via CSWE.

Preferred Qualifications :

LCSW / LICSW with minimum 5-years post MSW clinical practice experience.

Experience with online platforms for course delivery and assessment.

Experience working with and / or teaching about multicultural populations, immigrant populations, or underserved communities.

Proficiency in a second language as a bilingual speaker

Application Materials Should Include :

Interested candidates should submit the following application materials :

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications.

Curriculum vitae.

Experience in teaching specific content area(s) : Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy.

Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate engagement, and excellence in the classroom for all students.

Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desires to promote community unity among all members of our institution of higher education.

Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at (978) 837-3515 or via email at Mobleym@merrimack.edu.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and priority given to those received by September 15, 2025.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Compensation :

The expected 9-month base salary range (paid over 12 months) for the Assistant Professor or Practice position is $78,000-$85,000; for the Associate Professor of Practice is $90,000-$105,000, and for the Full Professor of Practice is $110,000-$120,000. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate qualifications and prior experience, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools : arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities / Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.