"Assistant Professor for Social Work"

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor for Social Work

Position Number: 002692 & 000543

Working Title: Assistant Professor for Social Work

Full-time or Part-time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 2

Department: School of Social Work

Posting Number: 0401384

SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category: Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Overall Position Competency: EHRA Faculty

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 CSWE.

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 scheduled to begin Fall 2026. Candidates who apply will be considered for two available vacancies. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their 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.
• 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 Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Canvas, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the BSW and MSW levels.
• Commitment to scholarship and service.