"Assistant Professor of Instruction in Social Work, Non-Tenure Track"

Job Description

OHIO University Eastern and Zanesville campuses invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Social Work. Available August 16, 2026. This position is 1.0 FTE with an annual teaching load of 27 semester hours or equivalent per academic year as well as service.

The candidate who fills this position is expected to teach undergraduate social work courses in support of the university social work degree programs on both campuses and possibly other external sites in the university system including field seminar and practicums. The candidate is expected to secure practicum and field sites for social work students and conduct student observations for both campuses. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to integrate technology in the classroom, to enhance the learning process and the skills necessary to inspire, motivate and empower a diverse student body to succeed. Instruction may be in person, through distance learning systems, online or for other campus locations.

Ancillary duties may include mentoring students and serving as an advisor for student associations.

Ohio University's undergraduate Social Work program was one of the first in the country to be accredited by CSWE and has continually maintained that status. The rural-focused MSW program is accredited by CSWE.

The Eastern and Zanesville campuses are part of Regional Higher Education (RHE), comprised of five regional campuses serving students throughout Southeastern and portions of Central Ohio, as well as West Virginia and Kentucky, with a comprised enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. For more information about Regional Higher Education, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional.

The Eastern campus is located in St.Clairsville, Ohio. The Zanesville campus is located in Zanesville, Ohio.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• At least two (2) years of direct practice experience in social work post-MSW is required.
• A current social work license or eligibility for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Social Work.
• Licensed Independent or Clinical Social Worker.
• Evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level.

Planning Unit

Regional Higher Education

Department

ESTRN Health and Human Services

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Cynthia Mayle, maylec@ohio.edu

Employment Type

full-time term

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents.