Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2706661
Closing: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Position Announcement
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Social Work at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Appointments will begin in August 2027.
These positions provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of UVU's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
UVU's social work programs provide effective instruction and mentorship to students with varied educational backgrounds and life experiences; maintain a respectful, professional, and student-centered learning environment; use teaching practices and course materials appropriate to the course learning outcomes and applicable accreditation standards; and work professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners.
The successful candidate will collaborate with social work faculty in developing and establishing curriculum, activities, processes, resources, and policies that support student development of social work knowledge, skills, and values. The appointee's workload expectations will be teaching (80%), research (10%), and institutional service (10%). The position carries a teaching load of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year, typically 12 credits per semester (4/4).
UVU offers extensive resources and professional-development workshops to support and enhance teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will use pedagogical approaches that promote student engagement, establish measurable course learning objectives, and assess student learning through written assignments, oral and/or skills-based assessments, examinations, and other appropriate evaluation methods.
The successful candidate will collaborate professionally with faculty and staff to support the well-being and continued development of the social work programs, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Utah Valley University, and its students and employees. A commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and student success is essential
The successful candidate is expected to uphold the professional mission, purpose, and ethics of the social work profession and comply with applicable university policies and legal requirements.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Social Work discipline.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and student learning outcomes.