Assistant or Associate Professor - Family Science and Social Work

Miami University Alumni Association

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About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Professor will teach graduate and undergraduate social work and/or family science courses; maintain an active research agenda; pursue external funding; advise undergraduate and graduate students; and be engaged in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. Appointment will begin in August 2026. The College of Education, Health and Society aims to foster critically engaged leaders prepared to tackle complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society. The College embraces opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments. Established in 1809, Miami University ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in Oxford, Ohio, with additional campuses and a European study center. The university empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and develop lifelong skills for any career.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW or equivalent) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Earned doctorate (DSW or Ph.D.) in Social Work or a closely related field by date of appointment
• Two years post-MSW practice experience for appointment as Assistant Professor
• Established publication record in high-impact journals, history of external grant funding, and a minimum of five years of teaching experience in higher education for appointment as Associate Professor

Nice To Haves

• More than two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience
• Prior teaching and research experience
• Familiarity with or experience in external grant writing
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience in social work education-teaching and curriculum development
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate social work and/or family science courses
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Pursue external funding
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Engage in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience
• Benefit Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree