"Assistant Professor of Practice - Social Work (Online)"

Assistant Professor of Practice - Social Work (Online)

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Position Description

Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work (SASW) in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice position in Social Work to begin 09/01/2026.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution.
2. 2+ years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
3. Active license to practice social work in any U.S. state.
4. 2+ years' experience teaching and developing social work curriculum with web-based modalities for asynchronous learning. It is expected that faculty will be able to build their own courses and modify existing courses as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Credentials and training to provide specific types of social work interventions.
2. 3+ years' experience teaching social work as an instructor of record for college or university level coursework.
3. 7+ years of combined social work practice experience at any level or a Doctorate in Social Work or a related discipline.
4. An ability to teach across the social work curriculum in an advanced generalist program.
5. Demonstrated record of contributions to the profession's knowledge base, through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or significant community service at the local, state, regional, or national level.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. State License Number/Verification
4. Contact information for 3 references, at least one of which should be able to speak specifically to online teaching experience.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Andrew Rose andrew.rose@ttu.edu Chair of the search committee.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.