"Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work"

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The School of Social Work at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares competent social work professionals at undergraduate and graduate levels, promotes lifelong learning, and enhances the well-being of individuals, children, and families residing in rural, urban, and military communities throughout North Carolina, and globally. The Master of Social Work Program (MSW) at Fayetteville State University (FSU) prepares graduates for advanced social work practice and leadership with a focus on issues concerning children, families, the military, mental health, and substance misuse. The program is designed to prepare graduates to practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in rural, urban, and military settings. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The School of Social Work invites applicants to apply to the tenure-track, nine (9)-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor scheduled to begin Fall 2026. Candidates who apply will be considered for the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor available vacancy. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels, maintain office hours, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, participate on academic committees, and provide school, college, professional, university, and community service. In addition, the candidate will maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Salary/rank is contingent upon qualifications. The ability to teach online is required.

The faculty member will engage in scholarship and maintain office hours. The candidate will also perform department, university, and community service. The candidate will teach social work courses and be expected to teach some online courses as well. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Assistant Professor:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (All-But-Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but a doctorate must be conferred before the employment start date).
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited MSW Program.
• Two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.

Associate Professor:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW).
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited MSW Program.
• Five years post-MSW professional social work experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Superior communications skills - verbal and written - including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one, and group.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to the specialization area.
• Ability to utilize Canvas and innovative technology in the classroom.
• Ability to obtain external funding through grant writing.
• Ability to actively engage in scholarly activities such as conducting research and publishing in refereed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Minimum one (1) year teaching experience at the BSW and MSW levels.
• Commitment to scholarship and service.
• Two (2) years post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI)

Associate Professor:

• Minimum five (5) years teaching in higher education settings.
• Minimum of three (3) publications from refereed journals.
• Minimum of three (3) professional presentations.
• Minimum of two (2) funded grants.
• Minimum of four (4) documented service experiences.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI)