Assistant​/Associate Professor, Social Work; Micro-Mezzo Practice

Jacksonville State University

Assistant or Associate Professor, Social Work (Micro-Mezzo Practice)

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 micro- and mezzo-level practice. 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.

• 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 (by start date)
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• 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

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.