F0413 - The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

State of Virginia • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Norfolk State University invites applications for a tenure-track position for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work in The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. Candidates are required to possess an MSW from a CSWE accredited Social Work Program and to have earned a terminal degree (PhD, DSW) in social work or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered. The candidate selected is expected to demonstrate and engage in scholarship; provide evidence or potential for exemplary teaching (3+3 teaching load); serve as a professional advisor; provide dissertation support to doctoral students, and engage in service at the university, community, regional, and national levels. We are open to candidates that can teach various courses across academic programs. This is a full-time, on-site, tenure-track position (nine-month) beginning January or August 2026. For the best consideration, please apply by September 1, 2025.

Requirements

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
• DSW or PhD in Social Work or PhD in a related field.
• Teaching experience and/or evidence of research and scholarly activity.
• Terminal degree is required at the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching Social Work courses at undergraduate or graduate level, especially in the areas of psychopathology and human behavior.
• Experience in grantsmanship and research that is commensurate with employment at the rank of assistant/associate professor.
• Experience in online teaching, preferably using Blackboard Ultra.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and engage in scholarship.
• Provide evidence or potential for exemplary teaching (3+3 teaching load).
• Serve as a professional advisor.
• Provide dissertation support to doctoral students.
• Engage in service at the university, community, regional, and national levels.
• Teach various courses across academic programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees