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Job description
Allentown, PA
The Social Work Program at Cedar Crest College invites applications for faculty members in multiple positions to teach both in our new Master of Social Work program and our CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work program. A pioneer of social work education as one of the first accredited undergraduate programs in the country. We are excited to add master’s degree as the next step in the evolution of the social work program. Generalist, clinical, and forensic social workers are encouraged to apply. The program is seeking motivated and innovative colleagues to join a collaborative, clinically focused, and student-centered faculty. Forensic social work is a desired area of specialization for the expanding MSW program.
The Social Work Program is fully committed to assembling a faculty with a global perspective, focused on creating an inclusive and transformative learning environment to prepare students for social work’s grand challenges.
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Field Education Coordinator:
The program invites applicants for a full-time, renewable (non-tenure track), 12-month annual appointment, resident faculty position, with teaching to include in-person and online modalities and administrative duties to include Field Education Coordination; PhD in social work or DSW, available beginning January 1, 2026, and open until filled.
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The program invites applicants for a full-time, renewable (non-tenure track), 12-month annual-appointment resident faculty position, with teaching to include in-person and online modalities; PhD in social work or DSW, beginning August 2026, and open until filled.
Assistant Professor of Social Work
The program invites applicants for a full-time, renewable (non-tenure track), 12-month annual appointment, resident faculty position, with teaching to include in-person and online modalities; PhD in social work or DSW, beginning August 2026, and open until filled.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching graduate-level and undergraduate courses in-person and online in generalist social work practice, research, and policy.
- Advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, including guiding student practice, field education, and research.
- Ongoing evaluation and development of curriculum to align with program goals.
- Knowledge, understanding, assessment, and implementation of CSWE accreditation standards, or the ability to develop such professional expertise.
- Conducting and disseminating scholarly work including research, presentations, publications, professional development, scholarship, and service in accordance with the Boyer Model.
- Supporting admissions processes, recruitment, and engaging in departmental and college-wide service.
- Maintaining LSW or LCSW licensure credentials.
Qualifications:
- An earned DSW or PhD in social work, or a related doctorate degree with an MSW from a CSWE accredited program
- Practice experience (minimum 2 years, fulltime, post-licensure practice) working in social work with diverse populations on the micro, mezzo, and macro level
- A current LSW or LCSW in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure
- Preferred experience in an academic setting and knowledge of social work curriculum and accreditation process is preferred
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, in addition to organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to foster collaborations with stakeholders and strengthen relationships with community partners
Desired Areas of Expertise:
- Candidates with expertise in field education, child welfare, clinical practice, research, and policy are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with expertise in forensic social work are strongly encouraged to apply; at least one opening will be filled experience in forensic social work.
How to apply
Applicants are asked to submit:
- A letter of interest (cover letter).
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- A statement of teaching philosophy.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references
- Mission Statement (optional)
Faculty Mission Statement on the Cedar Crest College Commitment to Belonging:
Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education.
How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission?
As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.
Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to:
- Your own understanding of the College’s mission
- Service-based work
- Teaching/Research based contributions
- Other competencies or certifications
About Cedar Crest College:
Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.
Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.
The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students-nearly ninety percent-are women. More than forty percent are students of color and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.
We seek to recruit faculty who are prepared to teach our students, to engage their curiosity, and to inspire their persistence.
