Open Rank Professor - Social Work

University of Pikeville•Pikeville, KY

About The Position

The University of Pikeville seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work in the College of Nursing and Human Services. This is a 12-month faculty appointment supporting an innovative, online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The position may be performed remotely or on campus and reports to the Director of the MSW Program. The successful candidate will teach, advise and mentor students, support recruitment and graduate admissions, engage in scholarship and university service, and contribute to curriculum development and program assessment. The role includes teaching across undergraduate and graduate social work curricula, supporting CSWE accreditation and field education requirements, and potentially contributing to graduate certificate programs, including the Graduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Clinical Practice. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 11/17/2026 will receive priority consideration. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are asked to provide a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three to five professional references. Final applicants will undergo a background investigation.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD or DSW) in Social Work or a related field.
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience, preferably in addictions.
Demonstrated record of successful teaching, scholarship, and university service.
Experience developing academic courses, preferably for online delivery.
Demonstrated competency in online pedagogy and effective virtual instruction.
Ability to teach across undergraduate and graduate social work curricula.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative academic team.
Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the University of Pikeville and the School of Social Work.
Commitment to serving a diverse higher education community while promoting academic excellence and innovation.
Demonstrated professionalism, strong character, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure or certification in social work and/or alcohol and drug counseling.
Experience or demonstrated knowledge in addictions practice.
Knowledge of or experience in psychedelic-assisted clinical practice, with an interest in contributing to UPIKE's Graduate Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Clinical Practice.
Minimum of two years of teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited social work program, including at least one year of graduate-level instruction.
Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments.
Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards, processes, and assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

Teach a full faculty load of 12 credit hours per semester across undergraduate and graduate social work curricula.
Participate in student recruitment, academic advising, mentorship, scholarship, and university and program governance.
Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality courses using effective online teaching methodologies.
Collaborate with program administrators to develop, implement, and evaluate student learning outcomes and program assessment initiatives.
Represent the School of Social Work and MSW Program on university and program committees and participate in graduate admissions processes.
Ensure compliance with program competencies, policies, procedures, and CSWE accreditation standards, including field education requirements.
Contribute to graduate certificate offerings through curriculum development, instruction, and student mentorship, as appropriate to professional expertise.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and university leadership through virtual meetings, telephone, and email.
Perform other duties as assigned.