Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:      

Adjunct Faculty to teach all subjects in the social work curriculum either online, face to face and/or hybrid.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach social work clinical courses
• Student mentoring and advisement
• Engage in scholarly research and publication
• Participate in ongoing program assessment and curriculum development
• Serve on program, college, and university committees

Experience & Educational Background:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program and a DSW or a Ph.D. in Social Work or a doctoral degree in a related field
• strong potential for excellence in teaching (classroom and on-line)
• an ability to teach research (quantitative, qualitative, statistics and practice research)
• The candidate must articulate a clear, focused research agenda with plans for external funding

Skills & Competencies:

• University teaching experience

• A record of scholarly publications and successful grant activity

• A demonstrated commitment to working with a thriving and diverse MSW/PhD student body and a faculty who values faculty governance and community partnerships

Application Instructions:

All applications must include a letter of intent addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy and research focus, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and a writing example (copy of recent publications).

About Us:       

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.