Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of the Master of Social Work Program
About The Position
Texas A&M University–Central Texas invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work who will also serve as Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. The role combines teaching, scholarship, service, and academic leadership for a growing program that begins in fall 2027. The MSW degree will be offered online, so the successful candidate must be capable of teaching graduate social work courses online and qualified to serve on the graduate faculty. The Director receives one course release per semester to support program leadership responsibilities. The Director provides program administration, assessment, accreditation compliance, strategic planning, faculty collaboration, and community engagement. The successful candidate will support excellence in teaching and student success, contribute to professional service, and help prepare ethical, competent social work practitioners. Texas A&M University–Central Texas is a regional teaching institution and part of the Texas A&M System. It offers upper-level undergraduate coursework and graduate and specialist degrees. The university is seeking approval to offer its first two doctoral degrees and primarily serves transfer students from three major area community colleges. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. The posting notes that current H-1B restrictions may affect the university’s ability to employ candidates who require employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, an earned doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD in Social Work or a closely related field) from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
- An MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
- At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
- Must hold a social work license and/or be eligible for a Texas social work license.
- Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service.
- For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, the qualifications listed for Assistant Professor, a record of successful university teaching, evidence of scholarly achievement and professional contributions commensurate with the rank, and demonstrated leadership experience in social work education, program administration, accreditation, or related activities.
- Competence to teach graduate-level social work courses online and qualification to serve on the graduate faculty.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CSWE accreditation processes and assessment.
- Experience teaching in an MSW program.
- Previous program coordination or administrative leadership experience.
- Online and hybrid teaching experience.
- Record of grant development, community-engaged scholarship, or interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience serving diverse, first-generation, military-affiliated, rural, or underserved populations.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses in areas consistent with program needs and faculty expertise.
- Maintain an active agenda of scholarly and/or professional activities appropriate for rank and tenure requirements.
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement.
- Provide administrative oversight for the Master of Social Work Program.
- Coordinate program assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Lead accreditation activities and ensure ongoing compliance with Council on Social Work Education standards.
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum planning, scheduling, and program policies.
- Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies and field education stakeholders.
- Prepare annual reports and contribute to strategic planning efforts for the program and department.
- Represent the MSW Program within the university and external professional organizations.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university governance.
- Engage in professional service activities that support the social work profession and local communities.
- Contribute to initiatives that advance the university's mission and regional impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
