"BSW Program Director/Associate or Full Professor"

The Department of Social Work and Anthropology at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) invites applications for a BSW Program Director at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This 12-month, tenured position will begin no later than July 1, 2026. Working under the supervision of the Department Chair, the Program Director will be responsible for overseeing all components of our BSW Program, including our new online and evening program options scheduled to begin Fall 2026. At AUM, we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Our BSW Program was granted its initial accreditation through CSWE in 2021 and is one of the fastest-growing programs on campus. Our program, grounded in a liberal arts perspective, educates social workers to be ethical and competent practitioners who intervene and advocate for social, environmental, and economic justice across all system levels (individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities) utilizing a generalist perspective within a person-in-environment context. The program promotes a commitment to professional ethics and values, critical thinking, professionalism, lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, strengths-based perspective, justice, and service. The program is committed to culturally-responsive practice, social change, and the advancement of individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and society in order to create a more equitable society locally, nationally, and globally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing vision and leadership for the BSW Program, including strategic planning for program growth and sustainability.
• Curriculum development and oversight, course planning, and providing recommendations to the Department Chair regarding faculty teaching assignments and evaluation of faculty performance.
• Continuous review and assessment of the program to ensure compliance with CSWE accreditation standards.
• Teaching core and elective social work courses.
• Overseeing student recruitment and retention efforts and managing the admissions process.
• Working with the Field Director to expand our partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate practicum placements for students and ensure proper training of on-site supervisors.
• Overseeing student progress and managing academic actions (e.g., advising, student review, academic probation, student dismissal from program).
• Selecting and hiring of adjunct faculty.
• Overseeing continuing education programs for regional social workers.
• Representing and advocating for the BSW Program across the University and in the community.
• Maintaining a productive research agenda.
• Adding to the service mission of the campus.

How to Apply: Visit www.jobs.aum.edu and complete an online application. Completed applications will include 1) cover letter describing your qualifications and relevant experience, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) research statement with overview of ongoing research agenda, 5) a writing sample (preferably a peer-reviewed publication), 6) statement of leadership, 7) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only), and 8) graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be needed at time of hire). Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by October 15, 2025. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Social Work, or a closely related field (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies, and International Studies), or DSW. MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum of two years full-time post-MSW practice experience. Record of scholarship, teaching, and service eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and that shows promise of continuation. Demonstrated understanding of the 2022 CSWE EPAS standards. Established record of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations. Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with faculty and administration across the university. Preferred Qualifications: BSW or MSW administrative experience at a CSWE accredited institution. Experience with program and curriculum development. Experience in developing partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate clinical placements and nurture on-going support and collaboration. Record of professional activities related to social work practice and education.

About the University/College: The Department of Social Work and Anthropology includes nine full-time faculty lines with two additional ones to be added in August 2026. We also offer minors in Social Work, Anthropology, and Child Advocacy Studies. The department contributes to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences by encouraging collaboration with other departments and programs. AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,100 students and 200 faculty in six academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, University, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body that includes traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, the Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further, Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Equal Justice Initiative. AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.