Instructional Assistant Professor of Social Work
About The Position
The School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi is seeking applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor position in the Department of Social Work at the Tupelo Campus. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position. The successful candidate may begin as early as August 2026. Applicants must have a Master of Social Work (MSW), hold or be eligible for social work licensure (LMSW or LCSW) in the State of Mississippi, and have at least two years of social work practice experience beyond their MSW. Candidates with a history of developing and teaching at the higher education level are preferred. The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program on the Tupelo Campus with some undergraduate and/or graduate teaching assignments on the main campus in Oxford or other regional campuses (https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/regional/). In addition, the candidates may have opportunities to teach in the online Master of Social Work (MSW) program that is currently under development. The hire will maintain expertise in assigned areas of teaching, involvement in research/community engagement/scholarship sufficient to be recognized as graduate teaching faculty, assist with student recruitment, retention, and graduation. In addition, the hire will develop and/or teach undergraduate and/or graduate online courses and serve on various departmental committees. Excellence in the School of Applied Sciences and the Department of Social Work can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to our mission. We are guided by the principles of the strengths-perspective, empowerment, cultural responsiveness, and social and economic justice. The program promotes culturally responsive and inclusive education, applied research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary and international collaboration. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. The School of Applied Sciences, located on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, MS (https://olemiss.edu/), is an inclusive home to approximately 150 faculty and staff, over 2,600 students, six academic departments, four centers and an institute. The School of Applied Sciences currently serves 10 undergraduate, 10 master’s and 4 doctoral programs (https://sas.olemiss.edu/). The University of Mississippi – Tupelo has an enrollment of more than 25,000 students and offers more than 120 courses each semester (https://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/tupelo/). The Department of Social Work at the University of Mississippi (https://sw.olemiss.edu/) is home to 16 full-time faculty and staff and over 180 students. Our department offers a BSW and MSW degree. We are guided by the principles of ethical practice, social justice, and evidence-informed work. The program promotes inclusive education, applied research, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Review of applications will begin immediately. The positions will remain open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. Applicants must apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu and must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information of five professional references. Paper copies will not be accepted. Official transcripts must be received prior to hire. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!
Requirements
- Applicants must have a Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Hold or be eligible for social work licensure (LMSW or LCSW) in the State of Mississippi
- Have at least two years of social work practice experience beyond their MSW
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with a history of developing and teaching at the higher education level are preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain expertise in assigned areas of teaching
- Involvement in research/community engagement/scholarship sufficient to be recognized as graduate teaching faculty
- Assist with student recruitment, retention, and graduation
- Develop and/or teach undergraduate and/or graduate online courses
- Serve on various departmental committees
