The Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is a vibrant community of scholars and teachers committed to having a diverse faculty and student body. The Schools curriculum, research, and community partnerships emphasize social and economic justice, along with an understanding of and respect for social, political, and cultural diversity both nationally and internationally. GSSW provides an intellectual, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters interdisciplinary and international educational opportunities. GSSW engages in collaborative projects locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. GSSW and the University of Denver are committed to enhancing the diversity of faculty and staff.
Position Summary
GSSW is currently hiring two full time Assistant Professor of the Practice positions for the Department of Field Education. These positions will have an 11-month term of 8/1/2025 – 6/30/2026, and preference will be given to Denver-based candidates with experience on our field education team.
Essential Functions
Field Administration (75%): These positions will be an integral part of the administration of the field education program and must work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Field Education and Community Partnerships, in conjunction with supervision from the Associate Director of Field Education, these positions will be responsible for contributing to the integration of academic coursework and field placement; program and policy development; quality assurance and program assessment; agency screening, development, and approval; placement of students into appropriate field sites; the development, coordination, and delivery of field related events and trainings; and other duties as assigned. These positions will provide training, supervision and consultation to field liaisons and off-site supervisors, and mediation, as needed, to facilitate communication and conflict resolution between students and agency field supervisors. These positions will be responsible for completing paperwork and tracking data related to all aspects of field administration. These positions will primarily support the MSW@Denver and Denver Campus MSW programs.
Service (10%): Participate as a faculty member in faculty governance, GSSW, and University service, to include meetings, committee work, special projects, and other roles, as requested.
Community Engagement (10%): Participate in service to the profession to include involvement in professional organizations and societies and activities that impact the profession of social work. The successful candidates will also provide service and leadership to the broader community, to include local, state, regional, national, and international settings and activities. Candidates will apply their professional expertise to assist community organizations with the intentionality to be of service. Candidates will seek opportunities to enhance the connection between the University and the community and engage community partners in all facets of GSSW and the University.
Teaching (5%): The successful candidates may teach courses with a lens on integrating academic course work with field practice. Teaching will consist of approximately 1-3 credits per academic year, and may include online, face to face, and hybrid instruction. These positions may also take on lead faculty responsibilities for specific courses, including collaboration with course coordinators, and updating and modifying online and on campus course material. These positions will advise a designated load of graduate students. Responsibilities include providing professional guidance and acting as a professional mentor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of social work as a field of practice and an understanding of the role of field education in the curriculum
- Knowledge of systems of social and human services in order to build community relationships and advise students of fields of practice
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrated skills in mediation or conflict resolution
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to comfortably learn and navigate emerging technology, including use of database systems to manage and organize field functions
- Demonstrated autonomy in decision making
- Strong presentation skills and ability represent the Graduate School of Social Work in communities in a professional manner
Required Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)- accredited institution
- 5 years of relevant post-MSW practice experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with program management and/or administration
- 2 years of experience as a field instructor/task supervisor or field liaison for social work interns; additional years of experience in these roles, beyond 2 years, may count towards fulfilling the required 5 years of relevant post-MSW practice experience.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 11:55 p.m. (MST) July 18, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Rate
The salary rate for this position is $72,500.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.