Assistant/Associate Professor-Social Work

Fayetteville State University • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The School of Social Work invites applicants to apply to the tenure-track, nine (9)-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor scheduled to begin Fall 2026. Candidates who apply will be considered for the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor available vacancy. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels, maintain office hours, mentor students, engage in scholarly activities, participate on academic committees, and provide school, college, professional, university, and community service. In addition, the candidate will maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to their specialization area. Salary/rank is contingent upon qualifications. The ability to teach online is required. The faculty member will engage in scholarship and maintain office hours. The candidate will also perform department, university, and community service. The candidate will teach social work courses and be expected to teach some online courses as well. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (ABD candidates considered, but doctorate must be conferred before employment start date)
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited MSW Program
• Two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience for Assistant Professor
• Five years post-MSW professional social work experience for Associate Professor

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year teaching experience at the BSW and MSW levels for Assistant Professor
• Commitment to scholarship and service
• Two (2) years post-MSW professional social work practice experience for Assistant Professor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Certified Addiction Specialist (LCAS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Clinical Supervisor Intern (CSI)
• Minimum five (5) years teaching in higher education settings for Associate Professor
• Minimum of three (3) publications from refereed journals for Associate Professor
• Minimum of three (3) professional presentations for Associate Professor
• Minimum of two (2) funded grants for Associate Professor
• Minimum of four (4) documented service experiences for Associate Professor

Responsibilities

• Cross teach at both BSW and MSW levels
• Maintain office hours
• Mentor students
• Engage in scholarly activities
• Participate on academic committees
• Provide school, college, professional, university, and community service
• Teach social work courses, including online courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree