Assistant Professor of Social Work
About The Position
This is a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor position within the Department of Social Work, College of Social Sciences and Education at California State University, Bakersfield. The academic year for this position is 2027-2028, with an available start date of Fall 2027. The role involves the ongoing development and teaching of graduate-level MSW courses at both the foundation and concentration levels, utilizing creative, innovative, and technology-enhanced teaching methods. Additionally, the position requires service to the Department, School, University, and the larger community, as well as the establishment of ongoing scholarly activity in a focused area of research.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching graduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students.
- MSW from a CSWE accredited program.
- Earned doctorate in social work or related field. Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2027.
- Teaching experience at the graduate level or undergraduate level.
- Minimum two years of post MSW practice experience required for teaching practice courses.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing development and teaching of graduate level MSW courses at the foundation and concentration levels.
- Use of creative, innovative teaching methods, including the use of technology.
- Service to the Department, School, University, and the larger community.
- Establishment of ongoing scholarly activity in a focused area of research.
Benefits
- Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector.
- CSU's excellent benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
