"Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work"

Job Details

Department: Social Work

Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work

Job Description:

The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University is accepting applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work.

This is an on-campus position located on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kansas.

Responsibilities:

Nine-month tenure track position with responsibilities in both the online Master's of Social Work Program (clinical specialization) and in the Bachelor's of Social Work Program (face-to-face and online). Annual required teaching load equivalent to 24 undergraduate credit hours (18 graduate credit hours); providing service to the community, the profession, the department, the college, and the university; and engaging in scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications:

• An MSW and at least two years of post-MSW social work practice.
• A doctorate in social work or a closely related field. (ABD will be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at a four-year institution of higher education. (Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited program, and online teaching experience are also preferred.)
• Interest in rural practice is desirable.
• Applicants are advised to obtain licensure as a Social Worker in Kansas (LMSW or LSCSW) to be successful in the tenure process.
• Candidates who can bring a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences to our community are especially encouraged to apply.

Appointment Date: The position begins in August 2026.

Application Deadline: Priority deadline for review is October 24, 2025.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Apply and Send Credentials:

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vita
• A cover letter specifying how the applicant’s credentials match with the job description
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A vision of scholarship and service
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
• If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Tim Davis, Ph.D., LSCSW at todavis@fhsu.edu or 785-628-5395.
• About the Department of Social Work:
• The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University offers a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree on the main campus, in face-to-face outreach locations, and online. The Department also began offering an online, clinically focused MSW Program in the Fall of 2020, which is currently going through the process of accreditation with CSWE. Our focus on training outstanding social work practitioners creates a rewarding environment that attracts professors who aspire to be outstanding mentors and teachers. Our expert faculty bring diverse practice experiences and active research agendas into the classroom, demonstrating to students how social work knowledge and skills apply to real-world challenges. Students benefit from a robust practice-oriented curriculum, with hands-on experiential learning, preparing them for a long and rewarding career in Social Work.
• About the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences:
• The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to many challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance, nursing, psychology, and social work. With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline-specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange. Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policymakers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.
• Community of Hays:
• FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.