About this opportunity
Society for Social Work and Research lists this Assistant Professor of Social Work (Two Open Positions) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The School of Social Work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
This faculty position is part of the Arkansas Health Research and Solutions cluster hire at the University of Arkansas. Driven by three Fortune 500 companies, booming steel and lithium sectors, world-class museums, and rich natural beauty, Arkansas is becoming a vibrant hub of opportunity and innovation. Yet Arkansas also faces significant health challenges. Too many Arkansans experience chronic disease, high rates of infant and maternal mortality, mental health crises, and limited access to healthcare. Through this cluster hire initiative, the University will advance its land-grant mission by expanding capacity to address our state’s most pressing challenges. Building on existing campus expertise, these new faculty members will advance their research agendas through collaborative work—both with other scholars and with communities across the state—that yields peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and new approaches to healthcare. The successful candidate for this position will join a multidisciplinary community of scholars committed to confronting major issues, generating new knowledge, and providing research-based solutions that improve health outcomes for people living in Arkansas and beyond.
This is an in-person position. The School of Social Work offers both face-to-face and online courses, and extensive in-person and online engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetingsis essential to advancingstudent success and departmental effectiveness.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD considered, provided doctorate is completed prior to the start date).
Eligibility for social work licensure in Arkansas
Demonstrated potential for excellence in university-level teaching.
Demonstrated potential for developing a strong, sustainable research agenda and securing external funding.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of post-MSW practice experience.
Demonstrated track record of community-engaged research or interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strong record of successful publication and/or external funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas of position focus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Deep knowledge of social work history, ethics, theory, and macro/micro practice frameworks.
Strong commitment to effective pedagogical practices and student mentoring.
Practical literacy in modern educational technologies (including LMS platforms and synchronous video conferencing).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Who can apply
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