Professor of Social Work

West Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

West Texas A&M University invites applications for an open-rank social work faculty position, preferably beginning Spring semester 2026. This new position is an exciting opportunity, establishing a new initiative designed to expand and enhance the capacity for rural mental health services. This initiative is in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of professionals across a variety of fields and programs to ensure comprehensive service provision, including counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, etc. This position is a 9-11 month, open-rank position for the 2025-2026 academic year. Salary is commensurate with experience. Assistant or associate professors will be tenure-track, while candidates hired for fixed-term positions will have the opportunity for promotion. Teaching responsibilities are primarily graduate classes but may include undergraduate classes as well. We seek candidates who are licensed (or license-eligible) clinical social workers in Texas. The successful candidate will have extensive clinical practice experience in mental health or behavioral health settings.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum two years of post-MSW professional social work experience.
• Current clinical licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Clinical practice experience in mental health or behavioral health settings.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD) or closely related field. ABDs will be considered.
• Experience in consultation, training, or continuing education for professionals.
• Knowledge of rural service delivery models and regional health disparities.
• Familiarity with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Experience teaching in online and/or hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical mental health services in collaboration with the mental health initiative.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships.
• Collaborate with community agencies.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, which may include summer terms.
• For tenure-track faculty, maintain an active research agenda.
• Participate in the admissions process.
• Engage in developing and implementing service opportunities consistent with the mission of the program, department, and college.
• Collaborate and meet with social work and college faculty.
• Collaborate with university personnel responsible for program data collection and management regarding accreditation needs.

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees