Multiple Tenure-Track Social Work Faculty Positions: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Boise State University • Boise, ID

5d • $72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The School of Social Work at Boise State University seeks a new scholars to help build on the School of Social Work’s history of success and continue to grow the thriving MSW and BSW programs; and contribute to interdisciplinary, interprofessional, and community-engaged teaching, scholarship, research, and service. We are seeking to fill four tenure-track faculty positions, with at least three at the Assistant Professor level and one open to candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The School of Social Work at Boise State University is committed to supporting faculty with diverse research agendas and teaching philosophies in order to create a robust educational and research environment. We are particularly interested in applicants with research, practice, or teaching experience with diverse and historically underserved individuals, families, and communities. This full-time, 9-month tenure-track position will begin in August 2025. Housed within the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University, the School of Social Work prepares graduates in Idaho, the Pacific Northwest, and throughout the country for beginning and advanced social work practice. Our programs are rigorous and our faculty provide a comprehensive and interactive in-person and online education. Our curriculum is informed by a recognition of the critical importance of diversity and an understanding of cultural, political, and socio-historical contexts for social work education, practice, and research. Being a part of the College of Health Sciences provides numerous opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research and educational programming. Today the School has the largest graduate program at the University. The 280 undergraduate students and 539 graduate students (89 face-to-face and 450 online) are served by 23 full-time faculty. In addition to the undergraduate BSW program, the School also offers both the Full-Program MSW and the Advanced Standing MSW options. All social work programs have been reaffirmed for accreditation through February 2027 by the CSWE. Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Requirements

• PhD in Social Work or a closely related field that is conferred by the start of the appointment
• Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the CSWE
• Successful candidates will be able to provide evidence of their history, or potential, to achieve excellence in scholarly research (e.g. peer-reviewed publications, dissertation, monographs, book chapters) and teaching (e.g. student teaching evaluations, peer evaluations of teaching, faculty mentor evaluations of teaching).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
• The ability to apply for and secure external research funding.
• The ability to teach in both the BSW and MSW programs, in-person and online.
• Experience in developing and maintaining successful community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• a 3-3- teaching load in the BSW and/or MSW programs
• maintaining an active research agenda
• professional service

Benefits

• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees