Tenure-Track​/Tenured, Assistant​/Associate Professor - School of Social Work- Masters Program

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland. Tenure‑Track/Tenured, Assistant/Associate Professor
- School of Social Work
- Masters Program

Job Title:

Tenure‑Track/Tenured, Assistant/Associate Professor
- School of Social Work
- Masters Program

Division:
Division of Academic Affairs

Department:
School of Social Work
- Masters Program

Work Status:
Full Time

Position Category:
Faculty

Faculty Rank:
Open Rank

FLSA:
Exempt

Pay Range:
Exempt

Salary Range
- Assistant Professor: $75,000 to $120,000 (based on discipline);
Associate Professor: $80,000-$130,000 (based on discipline)

Fund Source:
State Support

The Master of Social Work Department at Morgan State University invites applications for a tenure or tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor with a primary focus on behavioral health
, specifically substance use disorders and opioid use disorder
. This appointment reflects the department’s strategic commitment to strengthening behavioral health education, scholarship, and community impact in urban and historically underserved communities.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and student‑centered MSW Department that emphasizes anti‑oppressive practice
, trauma‑informed pedagogy
, and community‑engaged scholarship
. This position is ideal for a scholar‑practitioner whose work integrates teaching, research, and service to advance equitable behavioral health systems and outcomes.

• Teach graduate‑level MSW courses related to behavioral health, including but not limited to:
  • Substance Use Disorders and Co‑Occurring Disorders
  • Behavioral Health Assessment and Intervention
  • Trauma‑Informed, Recovery‑Oriented, and Harm Reduction Approaches
  • Advanced Practice or Policy electives aligned with SUD and OUD
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program assessment
• Advise and mentor MSW students in academic and professional development

• Maintain an active research agenda focused on behavioral health, SUD, OUD, or related areas
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
• Pursue external funding to support research and programmatic initiatives
• Engage in interdisciplinary and community‑based research collaborations aligned with the MSW Department’s mission

• Participate in MSW Department, School, and University service activities
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and program development efforts
• Support community partnerships and professional service related to behavioral health and substance use treatment

• Clinical social work licensure or license eligibility
• Practice experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment settings
• History of or strong potential for external grant funding
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid MSW programs
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and assessment processes
• Experience working with urban communities and historically marginalized populations

• PhD or DSW in Social Work or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated expertise in behavioral health with emphasis on substance use disorders and/or opioid use disorder
• Evidence of effective graduate‑level teaching or strong teaching potential
• Record of peer‑reviewed scholarship appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor rank
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, and equity‑centered social work education