"Assistant Professor/Field Director, Department of Social Work"

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor/Field Director, Department of Social Work

Job Description

The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University is accepting applications for a nine-month non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The selected candidate will teach courses in the Social Work programs and will serve as the BSW Field Director for the Department of Social Work. FHSU and the Department of Social Work are committed to building an inclusive environment that is representative of our students and state, so we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

Nine-month non-tenure track position to include an annual required teaching load equivalent to 24 undergraduate credit hours; providing services to the community, the profession, the department, the college, and the university; and engaging in limited scholarly activities. The position currently includes the appointment of BSW Field Director, with a minimum of 25% release time for field responsibilities, as well as additional salary for summer duties.

Required Qualifications:

• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years post-MSW social work practice.
• Commitments to viewpoint diversity, culturally competent education, and working with underserved communities and populations.
• Applicants must obtain licensure as a Social Worker in Kansas (LMSW or LSCSW).
• Successful candidates must relocate within a reasonable daily commuting distance to Hays, Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with robust knowledge of social work practice and the social work practice settings in Kansas.

Bonus Assets:

(While these are valued, don’t let their absence stop you from applying!)

• Teaching experience at a four-year institution of higher education.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited program, and online teaching experience.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation and ten or more years of post-MSW experience.
• A doctorate in Social Work or a related field

Appointment Date:

The position begins in August 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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 should include a cover letter specifying how the applicant’s credentials match the job description. Applicants should also submit a curriculum vitae and 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
todavis@fhsu.edu
785-628-5395