"Assistant Professor in Social Work"

General Summary

Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) School of Social Work (SSW) is now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position is part of a university-wide interdisciplinary cluster hire focusing on college students' mental health and well-being. This position is a full-time, eight-month academic appointment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will teach courses in our BSW and MSW programs. The BSW program focuses on generalist practice, while the MSW program offers advanced training in interpersonal practice. The social work program provides flexible programming and caters to a diverse and non-traditional student body. MSW classes are scheduled evenings and Saturdays to accommodate student schedules, while undergraduate courses have both day and evening scheduling. Candidates will have responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service within the SSW, the Mental Health Collaborative cluster, the College, the University, and the larger community. Participation in the cluster collaborative will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful applicant will have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and have earned a DSW or PhD in social work or a closely related field conferred before the beginning of employment. Candidates must also have the equivalent of at least 5 years of full-time, post-MSW degree social work experience. Candidates should have an established research agenda and interest in college students’ mental health and well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have practice experience and scholarly expertise relevant to the needs of culturally diverse populations and demonstrate a commitment to social justice.

Special Instructions

Required Application Materials
Please upload the following documents with your application:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter with teaching philosophy that articulates your demonstrated commitment to our mission and student body
• Research statement highlighting your research agenda with a focus on mental health for transition-aged students (ages 16 - 26)
• Two-three professional writing examples
• Example(s) of teaching materials: sample syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
All applications must be made online through EMU’s application portal (https://careers.emich.edu/).
Review of applications will begin Fall of 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The Search Committee Co-Chairs are Jennifer Farley & Margaret Ann Paauw. If interested, please contact Jennifer at jfarley5@emich.edu.
Eastern Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Appointment Percentage

100%

About Eastern Michigan University

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.