Assistant Professor of Social Work or Human Services

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Social Work or Human Services in the Department of Social Work and Human Services with a preferred start date of January 2027. These are a nine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Graduate Master in Social Work Program and the undergraduate Human Services Program.
• Service to Department, College, University and/or professional community is expected.
• Scholarship/Research expectations commensurate with rank is expected.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Social Work, Human Services or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• With the MSW, a minimum of 2 years post-MSW Direct social work practice and a clinical license (L.M.S.W. or equivalent)
• Experience with a wide variety of software platforms for training, teaching and operations such as: D2L, Simple Syllabi, Blackboard, Canvas, Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• A wide range of clinical social work practice experience
• An active research agenda, grant funding, and a record of scholarship
• An interest in leadership opportunities
• A demonstrated commitment to student mentoring and success
• Experience or interest in developing international education and/or internship programming

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy and Student Success Statement
4. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by September 1, 2026.