Assistant Professor (tenure track or clinical)

Utah State University•Kaysville, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Work at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track or clinical) located at the Kaysville Campus. This position provides an opportunity to join a dynamic, statewide social work program committed to preparing advanced generalist practitioners who address complex individual, family, organizational, and community challenges across diverse settings. USU’s Social Work programs (BSW and MSW) are grounded in a generalist and advanced generalist framework that integrates case-to-cause practice models, emphasizes systems-level thinking, and prioritizes ethical, strengths-based, and inclusive approaches to practice. Our faculty are deeply committed to teaching, research, and engagement that advances community well-being, improves rural service delivery, and strengthens the behavioral health workforce across the state of Utah. As part of USU’s land-grant and R1 mission, the Department of Social Work is committed to accessible, high-quality education delivered through a statewide campus system, strong field education infrastructure, and reciprocal community engagement. We seek candidates who are passionate about preparing the next generation of social workers, contributing to meaningful scholarship and/or professional productivity, and engaging with communities in ways that promote their well-being. Position: This is a nine-month appointment with USU’s social work program (MSW and BSW degrees) beginning August of 2026. Tenure-track positions have a role assignment of 75% Teaching, supervising, and advising; 15% Research; and 10% Service. Tenure-track positions are renewed annually during the probationary period assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment. Clinical-track positions have a role assignment of 90% Teaching, supervising, and advising; and 10% Service. Clinical-track positions are renewed annually, assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment.

Requirements

MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
Two years post-MSW practice experience
Earned doctorate (PhD or DSW) in social work or closely related field at the time of appointment (ABD will be considered (Tenure Track)
MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program (Clinical Track)
Two years post-MSW practice experience (Clinical Track)

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (Tenure and Clinical Track)
Teaching experience with online and distance education technology (Tenure and Clinical Track)
A record of scholarly activity (Tenure Track)
Experience with practicum student supervision (Tenure and Clinical Track)
4+ years of post-MSW practice experience (Tenure and Clinical Track)
CSW or LCSW, or eligibility for Utah state licensure (Clinical Track)
Experience managing internship coordination and placement (Clinical Track)