Associate Professor or Professor of Social Work and Master's in Social Work Program Director

Job Details

Associate Professor or Professor of Social Work and Master's in Social Work Program Director

Job ID: 296421
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Department Information

The Department of Social Work and Human Services prepares compassionate professionals to address complex social issues. Our innovative curriculum blends theory with practice, offering hands-on learning, internships, and field placements. We are committed to academic excellence, ensuring graduates have the skills and passion to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Social Work and Master's in Social Work Program Director (MSW) in the Department of Social Work and Human Services with a preferred start date of January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership; ensure accreditation compliance; oversee graduate curriculum and assessment; support faculty and students; and represent the program internally and externally.
• Teach across a CSWE-accredited MSW program to include research, methods, and special topics.
• Department, College, University, and/or professional community service is expected. The desired candidate will serve as Chair of the Graduate Academic and Assessment Program Committee.
• Maintain a record of scholarship in their established field of research consistent with rank.

Required Qualifications

• An earned PH.D./DSW/Ed.D degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Social Work or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
• Prior experience as an MSW or BSW Program Director or Associate Director
• Demonstrated experience with CSWE accreditation standards, assessment, and compliance.
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution
• 5 years minimum in the Teaching Discipline of Social Work in a CSWE-accredited program.
• State Licensure in Social Work (LMSW) with the ability to transfer to Georgia in one year.
• 2 years minimum clinical/direct practice experience in the field

Additional (required) qualifications to be considered for a Professor position:

• Prior experience as an MSW or BSW Program Director
• 5 years minimum clinical/direct practice experience in the field
• Established research portfolio
• Have held the rank of Full Professor at another institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Mentoring doctoral students
• Licensure supervision
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding
• Advanced Clinical License (LCSW)
• 5 years of direct practice skills

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Leadership & Administrative Philosophy Statement
4. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
5. Copy of current license
6. 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.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Denise M. Green, dgree206@kennesaw.edu.