"DANNY AND LENN PRINCE CHAIR IN SOCIAL WORK, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK"

Baylor University seeks to fill the Danny and Lenn Prince Chair in Social Work to start August 2026. This endowed faculty position is at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work and will demonstrate a substantial scholarship program in gerontology and a commitment to the educational preparation of social workers.

Qualifications

Required: an earned research doctorate, an enthusiasm for the mission of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, a strong record of effective teaching, a strong record of service/student engagement, and a demonstrated ability to pursue a rigorous research agenda with commensurate publications and external funding with an emphasis on the care of older adults. An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a minimum of two years post-master’s professional experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

The review of applicants will begin after September 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Nothing received after September 30, 2025 will be considered. To apply, please submit through Interfolio the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript (official or unofficial) of the highest university degree conferred, research statement, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. To learn more about the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, and Baylor University, please visit www.baylor.edu/social_work; or www.baylor.edu. To learn more about the position, you may email the position search chair, Dr. Holly Oxhandler, at GSSWFacultySearch@baylor.edu, and to begin the application process, please visit: apply.interfolio.com/169177.