Jacksonville State University
Assistant or Associate Professor, Social Work (Macro Practice and Research)
Jacksonville State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work.
The Assistant Professor in the Social Work Program will provide high-quality educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate social work students and teach courses primarily in macro-level practice and research. Teaching responsibilities may include day and evening courses delivered in traditional classroom, online, hybrid, livestream, and other instructional formats. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development and assessment, maintain an active program of scholarship and professional engagement, advise and mentor students, and participate in service activities that support the Social Work Program, University, and profession. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, innovative teaching practices, and the integration of emerging technologies in social work education and practice.
This nine-month tenure track position has an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027.
Candidates must possess:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Minimum of two years of post-MSW practice experience
- Earned doctorate in Social Work or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
The preferred candidate will possess:
- Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work
- Prior teaching experience in higher education (including online or hybrid formats)
- Social Work licensure or eligibility for licensure in Alabama
- Experience teaching practice courses at the micro and mezzo levels
- Evidence of integrating innovative or technology-enhanced teaching practices, including AI-supported instruction
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
- Skills related to research on or evaluation of practice. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
About the College
The Jacksonville State University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers top-quality academic programs through traditional classroom, hybrid, and online course offerings to prepare 21st century professionals for immediate careers in criminal justice and forensics, emergency management and disaster preparedness, politics and public administration, psychology, sociology, social work, military and veteran services.
About Jax State
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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