Assistant Professor of Social Work (Two Open Positions)
About The Position
The School of Social Work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for 2 tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. These Assistant Professors of Social Work positions are 9-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty positions. The successful candidates will complement existing strengths within the School of Social Work, housed within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and demonstrate an aptitude for conducting research leading to publication, engaging in scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. This is an in-person position. The School of Social Work offers both face-to-face and online courses, and extensive in-person and online engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD considered, provided doctorate is completed prior to the start date)
- Eligible for social work licensure in Arkansas
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in university-level teaching
- Demonstrated potential for developing a strong, sustainable research agenda and securing external funding
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of post-MSW practice experience
- Demonstrated track record of community-engaged research or interdisciplinary collaboration
- Record of successful publication and/or external funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas of position focus
Responsibilities
- Conducting research leading to publication
- Engaging in scholarly activities
- Designing graduate and undergraduate courses
- Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field
- Providing curriculum material
- Constructing syllabi
- Leading classroom instruction
- Writing and administering exams
- Mentoring and evaluating students
- Creating interest and understanding among students
- Serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees
- Providing service on campus and in related professional organizations
- Participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus
- Extensive in-person and online engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
