Assistant Professor of Social Work, Auburn University
About The Position
The Auburn University Social Work Program within the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, with appointment beginning August 2026. Tenure will be earned in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. The candidate's primary appointment will be in the graduate program with some teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program. This position is in-person but may have options for occasional online teaching. The area of expertise is open, but the program is especially interested in candidates with a specialization in military social work, trauma-informed care, health, mental health, or child welfare. The teaching load is 3/2 across the Social Work curriculum with a reduced load for the first two years (2/2). This is a full-time, 9-month appointment.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field at the time employment begins
- MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program
- Two years of professional practice experience
- Must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment
- Excellent communication skills required
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues
- Active, well-articulated research agenda
- Potential to secure external grant funding
- A record of excellence in teaching commensurate with years of experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
