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Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Join the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy at Montclair State University where teaching, research, and practice are intertwined to help create professionals who embody inclusive practices, serve their communities, and support all types of justice in their activities.  The vibrant department has 16 faculty total, with 10 of these tenure or tenure-track faculty and 6 of these Teaching faculty.  

We invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 2025. Area of research and practice specialization(s) is open.  The department offers minors in Child Advocacy and Policy as well as Social Work, a BA and MA in Child Advocacy and Policy, and an MSW with a concentration in clinical practice children, youth, and families.  Although the program at the MSW level is relatively new, due to the success and insight of the faculty, the program is developing a fully online program to be able to meet the needs and serve students who may best learn in this sort of approach.  The responsibilities of the current position include an active scholarly agenda (with the expectation of the pursuit of external funding) and teaching with principal assignment in the department’s Social Work programs, but with the expectation to teach in the Child Advocacy and Policy programs, as well. Joining this team would be ideal for candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching and experience teaching in a multicultural environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program and Doctorate in social work or allied profession required

Minimum of 2 years practice experience

Ability and willingness to teach clinical practice and practicum courses, preferred 

Experience teaching synchronously or asynchronously in an online MSW program, preferred 

THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND CHILD ADVOCACY

The Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy (SWCA) at Montclair State University is a community of interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners who prepare undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders in the promotion of child and family wellbeing. Guided by the principles of social, economic, and racial justice, we combine the fields of psychology, social work, and law to improve lives at every stage of human development. Through our scholarship we create knowledge that when combined with our practice approaches advance child advocacy and social work initiatives to serve the wider community. Our interdisciplinary curriculum equips graduates with the requisite knowledge and skills required in their professions including an understanding of policies and systems, human development, and evidence-based and culturally-sensitive practices.

SWCA offers a BA, a minor, and an MA in Child Advocacy and Policy, and a minor in Social Work and an MSW with a concentration in children, youth, and families. Content is delivered to students through both face-to-face and online teaching.

SWCA is home to ~800 students, 16 full-time faculty, 5 professional staff, and ~45 community practitioners who serve as adjuncts.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the university's largest academic unit with over 5000 undergraduate, Master’s and doctoral students. CHSS awards BA, MA, and PhD degrees through its 16 departments and 9 programs with over 30 majors and 50 minors. Offering traditional and interdisciplinary learning, the College is home to outstanding researchers across all disciplines while its faculty are also superb classroom instructors. The College proudly embraces the university’s diversity and its dual mission of promoting both research excellence and social mobility through transformative, accessible education. 

THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE        Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE      September 1, 2025

   

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) DEIB statement, (6) 3 letters of recommendation from professional references, and (7) 2-3 representative papers/publications (combined into a single file), which can be uploaded during the application process. All applicants should speak to their demonstrated commitment to social, economic, and racial justice throughout the application materials. 

Names and contact information for 3 professional references, which can be sent to: chad@montclair.edu. 

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Social Work and Child Advocacy

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/