Tenure Track Associate Professor in Social Work

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

2h

About The Position

Temple University School of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor to advance a funded research agenda, teach in undergraduate and graduate programs, and collaborate with interprofessional colleagues across the College of Public Health. The successful candidate will begin in time for the Fall 2027 semester. This is not a fully remote position.

The School of Social Work serves students in CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. Its faculty conduct research across areas including interpersonal violence, fatherhood, aging, disabilities, HIV/AIDS, mental health, housing insecurity, substance abuse, health services, social isolation, loss and grief, LGBTQ social and health issues, acculturation, trauma, equity practices, and poverty. Funded collaborations with other university faculty support social-support-focused chatbots and other technology supports.

The College of Public Health fosters impactful teaching, scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, interprofessional education, community and clinical practice, research, and service learning. It enrolls approximately 4,200 students. Temple University is an urban Carnegie R1 public research university in North Philadelphia, enrolling more than 30,000 students. Salary will be determined based upon experience.

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and future plans, teaching philosophy, and contributions to working effectively with other disciplines and in an urban environment, as well as contact information for five professional references. Apply by email to [email protected]. Questions may be directed to Philip McCallion at [email protected]. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate, such as a DSW or PhD, in social work, social welfare, or another relevant discipline.
• MSW.
• Prior social work teaching experience.
• Demonstrated research excellence, including experience securing external research funding.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, accessible spaces for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Professional and/or research experience in mental health, substance use, disabilities, and/or integrated care.
• Classroom and online teaching experience.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and communication or educational software.
• Prior experience in administrative or programmatic leadership.
• Prior experience mentoring early-career faculty.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students from different backgrounds in an inclusive setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in social work.
• Conduct and expand established, funded research in quality-of-life, well-being, and/or health areas critical to advancing social work practice.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and interprofessional research with colleagues in the College and across the university.
• Pursue external funding from a variety of sources to support scholarly activities.
• Publish in major social work and interdisciplinary journals and present at peer-reviewed national and international conferences.
• Mentor and advise students and/or early-career faculty from different backgrounds.
• Contribute to School, College, and University service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree