Open Rank Tenure Track - Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The School of Social Work (SSW) in the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position to start in August 2026. Open-Rank Tenure-Track Position: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
The LSU School of Social Works invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position to start in August 2026. We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in the area of Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development, a rapidly growing social work sub-field that integrates athletic performance, mental health, and youth development. We encourage applicants that also consider sports in community development and with experience in conducting community-engaged research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to leverage LSU’s national leadership in athletics and health sciences to expand interdisciplinary research, increase externally funded grants, and enhance doctoral education, while also supporting LSU’s land grant mission through impactful community-engaged scholarship and service.

Requirements

• PhD in Social Work or related field
• If the selected candidate has an MSW, LMSW or LCSW is required throughout the duration of the faculty member's employment

Nice To Haves

• PhD and MSW
• Two years post-master's experience in professional social work practice or related field

Responsibilities

• RESEARCH: - consistently produce and disseminate scholarly research, including peer reviewed publications and national conference presentations - consistently seek and secure external research funding - if senior-level faculty, assist in mentoring and promoting junior-level faculty research - mentor and promote graduate students' research
• TEACHING: - carrying an annual 2:2 teaching load (i.e., instructor of record in two courses in fall and two courses in spring semesters), with opportunity for course buyouts based on faculty member's secured external funding - assist in providing and maintaining current, innovative content relative to curriculum development and delivery
• SERVICE: - provide service to school, college, and university in assigned committees and similar, faculty membership groups - serve on student thesis and dissertation committees - provide service to the profession; examples include service to local community organizations (whose missions align with faculty member's research expertise), journal editorial boards, and invited lectures -other duties assigned

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

What This Job Offers

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