Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor

Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor

Department: College of Public Health
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes

The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistic human health and well‑being by engaging with diverse populations across various systems and throughout the life course. Our internationally recognized faculty bring research expertise in key areas such as substance use, mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, gerontology, family functioning, and child development. The department has a strong culture of research collaboration and offers both BSW and MSW programs, including a fully online MSW option.

Students gain valuable hands‑on experience through over 300 practicum sites and can collaborate on research initiatives like the Social Work Integrative Research Lab (SWiRL). Further information about the department may be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The George Mason University Department of Social Work seeks an accomplished Assistant or Associate Professor to join our department in August of 2026. We are looking for a public‑health‑oriented social worker focused on prevention and/or implementation science within the content areas of integrated health, mental health, and/or trauma‑related conditions. This is a 9‑month tenure‑line academic year appointment for candidates with a strong record of scholarly productivity, a successful record of extramural funding or the potential to secure such funding, teaching excellence, and a commitment to public health and social work practice, education, and research.

• Teaching: Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in person, online, and/or hybrid; mentors graduate and undergraduate students.
• Research: Conducts research, publishes findings in peer‑reviewed journals, and pursues external funding.
• Service: Provides service in support of the department, college, university, and community.

• Terminal degree, earned Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) from an accredited institution in Social Work or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research.
• Strong research trajectory (e.g., refereed publications and extramural research grant funding) commensurate with rank.
• Ability to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Ability and potential to participate in professional and community service.
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing research proposals for external funding.

• MSW degree from a CSWE‑accredited program.
• Post‑MSW practice experience (generally 2 or more years).
• Experience as an extramurally funded investigator.
• For Associate Professor candidates: an established and funded line of research and experience with mentoring across the academic spectrum (e.g., graduate students, junior faculty).
• Ability to teach a range of direct practice/clinical courses for BSW/MSW students.

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor (Req #) at  Complete and submit the online application and include three professional references with contact information, one of which is a most recent supervisor. Provide the following materials:
1) a cover letter of interest,
2) CV,
3) research statement of interests and goals,
4) statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and
5) one published article representing scholarly focus.

Posting Open Date: January 12, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 9, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

George Mason University is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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