Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Final date to receive applications

October 2, 2026

Position Overview

Full‑time, 9‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The Department of Social Work at Texas Christian University seeks scholars who will teach in the BSW and MSW programs, maintain a strong research agenda, and engage in university and community service.

Responsibilities

2‑3 teaching load across the BSW and MSW programs.
Maintain an active research agenda.
Engage in university and professional service.
Contribute to interdisciplinary, interprofessional, and community‑engaged teaching, scholarship, research, and service.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Social Work or a closely related field conferred by the start of the appointment.
Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program.
Evidence of a history, or potential, to achieve excellence in scholarly research (e.g. peer‑reviewed publications, dissertation, monographs, book chapters) and teaching (e.g. student teaching evaluations, peer evaluations of teaching, faculty mentor evaluations of teaching).

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two years post‑MSW practice experience.
Ability to apply for and secure external research funding.
Ability to teach in both the BSW and MSW programs, in‑person and online.
Experience in developing and maintaining successful community partnerships.

Application Instructions

Cover letter of application – summarize your professional qualifications and the accomplishments that reflect the skills, background, and experience to be successful in this key position.

Research statement – describe your area of research, future scholarly trajectory and extramural funding goals.

Teaching statement – describe your teaching philosophy and teaching interests.

Complete curriculum vitae.

Writing sample (e.g. peer‑reviewed publication, portion of your dissertation, monograph, book chapter).

Three professional references (name, title, university affiliation, email address, & phone number).

Employment Values Statement

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student‑centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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