Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW

Utah Valley University•Main Campus - Orem, UT

About The Position

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in Utah Valley University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for tenure-track Social Work faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. The position is expected to begin in August 2027 and supports the continued growth and development of UVU’s fully CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs. The appointee will teach undergraduate and/or graduate Social Work courses, plan and deliver instruction aligned with approved curricula and learning outcomes, develop and maintain course materials, assess student learning, maintain academic records, hold office hours, and mentor students. Teaching approaches should encourage engagement, critical thinking, and professional development, with measurable learning objectives and appropriate assessment methods. The annual workload is 80% teaching, 10% research, and 10% institutional service, with a teaching load of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year, typically 12 credits per semester (4/4). UVU provides resources and professional-development workshops to support teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners on curriculum, student development, and the continued well-being of the Social Work programs and university community. The role also includes research, scholarship, professional activities, and appropriate departmental, university, and community service. A commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and student success is essential. The appointee is expected to uphold the social work profession’s mission, purpose, and ethics and to comply with applicable university policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in social work (PhD or DSW) or a related discipline.
Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
Two years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work.
Knowledge of subject matter across the BSW and/or MSW curriculum.
Knowledge of Council on Social Work Education policies and accreditation standards.
Knowledge of Canvas or another learning management system.
Understanding of and commitment to professional social work ethics and values.
Ability to engage, assess, intervene with, and evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities at a generalist social work level.
Ability to maintain an engaging, motivating, and positive classroom environment and explain difficult curricular concepts.
Effective oral and written communication with faculty, staff, students, and community partners of all backgrounds.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to reflect on and improve teaching.
Ability to design and organize both in-person and online course content.
Commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and student success.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or supervisory experience in a social work program.
Social work licensure.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Social Work.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and student learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain syllabi, assignments, readings, assessments, instructional guides, and other learning resources in electronic and, when necessary, print formats.
Evaluate student learning using appropriate assessment methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Maintain accurate and current records related to attendance, grades, student progress, and other required academic documentation.
Hold regular office hours and provide academic support and mentorship to students.
Foster a student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement, critical thinking, and professional development.
Participate in departmental, university, and community service activities as appropriate.
Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities that support the Social Work program and university mission.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to support curriculum, academic programs, and student success.
Uphold the professional mission, purpose, and ethics of social work and comply with applicable university policies and legal requirements.