Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Social Work

Texas State School of Social Work invites applications for two (2) full-time nine-month faculty positions including one at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor and one at the rank of associate professor. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate social work students on campus and online; developing new courses; conducting research, with the expectation of obtaining external funding and publishing in top tier journals; involving students in research; and participating in appropriate service activities at all levels. Collectively, this position includes teaching, scholarship, and professional, school, and university service.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Earned DSW or Ph.D. in social work or related field. For assistant professor applicants, those with ABD status will be considered but doctorate must be awarded prior to the start date.
• Scholarly record consistent with the anticipated faculty rank.
• Experience conducting research related to one or more social work issues.
• Experience teaching at the university level in the classroom or field education.

Associate Professor:

• Earned DSW or Ph.D. in social work or related field.
• Scholarly record consistent with the anticipated faculty rank.
• Experience conducting research related to one or more social work issues.
• Experience teaching at the university level in the classroom or field education.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.
• A CSWE-accredited master’s social work degree.
• Post-graduate practice experience in social work or related field.
• Postdoctoral or Other Advanced Professional Training related to Teaching, Research, and Service.
• Demonstrated evidence of campus and community engagement.
• Evidence of recent publications in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with external funding and/or plans for securing external funding to support their research agenda.
• Two years of experience in social work practice or related fields.

Associate Professor:

• Graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.
• A CSWE-accredited master’s social work degree.
• Post-graduate practice experience in social work or related field.
• Experience working in a PhD granting department; to include mentoring doctoral students and teaching courses at the doctoral level.
• Postdoctoral or Other Advanced Professional Training related to Teaching, Research, and Service.
• Demonstrated evidence of campus and community engagement.
• Evidence of recent publications in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience applying for external funding, including grants, and evidence of success in securing external funding.
• Two years of experience in social work practice or related fields.

Full Consideration Date: Close Date: 11/30/2025. Open Until Filled? No.

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54344 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.