Career Center

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.  Fitchburg State is committed to social justice, by actively promoting student success of traditionally underrepresented and first generation students.

The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, one-year temporary, assistant professor in Behavioral Sciences - Human Services, beginning Fall 2023.   Applicants must possess a commitment to global social justice education and a fresh pedagogical perspective while providing students with a solid foundation as a generalist in human services.

Responsibilities include a teaching load of 4/4 per semester, student advising, continuing scholarship and service to the University community.  Additional requirements as per the MSCA contract. Commitment to excellence in teaching, especially traditionally underrepresented and first generation students, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Ph.D./terminal degree in human services, psychology, social work, counseling, or related fields with teaching experience. Enthusiasm to teach introductory and upper-level human services courses, with an ability to incorporate theoretical knowledge and frameworks to real-world situations as appropriate. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); a background check satisfactory to the university and must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 or have a documented and approved exemption.

Preferred:  Prior undergraduate teaching experience is preferred, especially in concert with the ability and willingness to teach a wide array of courses in human services. The area of specialization within human services is open. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring underrepresented minority students is desired.  

Additional Information:

Full-time, one-year temporary, 9 month benefited position, beginning September 1, 2023. Application deadline is November 4, 2022.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and in accordance with the MSCA Bargaining Agreement. There are opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online, and undergraduate and graduate courses.

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); a background check satisfactory to the university and must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 or have a documented and approved exemption.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

Cover letter
Resume/CV
Names and contact information for three (3) references
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students.

Connections working at Fitchburg State University