Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work and Director Master of Social Work Program

Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work and Director of the Master of Social Work Program

Texas A&M University-Central Texas invites applications for a full-time, twelve month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position who will also serve as Director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. This position combines teaching, scholarship, service, and academic leadership responsibilities in support of a dynamic and growing social work program which begins in fall 2027. The program will be offered as an online degree and the faculty hired will need to be competent to teach graduate level social work courses in an online format and must be qualified to serve on the graduate faculty.

The MSW Program Director will provide leadership for program administration, assessment, accreditation compliance, strategic planning, faculty collaboration, and community engagement. To support these responsibilities, the Director will receive one course release per semester.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, professional service, and the preparation of ethical, competent social work practitioners.

About the University:

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is a regional teaching institution that prides itself on excellence in instruction but also embraces a growing emphasis and recognition in research. Texas A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering junior and senior-level coursework needed to successfully complete baccalaureate degrees, and coursework leading to the completion of master's and specialist degrees. The university is currently seeking approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) to offer its first two doctoral level degrees.

It is unique in the state in relying on transfer students, primarily from three major community colleges in the area. The university is part of the Texas A&M system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Scholarship

• Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses in areas consistent with program needs and faculty expertise.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarly and/or professional activities appropriate for rank and tenure requirements.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement.

MSW Program Leadership

• Provide administrative oversight for the Master of Social Work Program.
• Coordinate program assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Lead accreditation activities and ensure ongoing compliance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum planning, scheduling, and program policies.
• Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community agencies and field education stakeholders.
• Prepare annual reports and contribute to strategic planning efforts for the program and department.
• Represent the MSW Program within the university and external professional organizations.

Service

• Participate in departmental, college, and university governance.
• Engage in professional service activities that support the social work profession and local communities.
• Contribute to initiatives that advance the university's mission and regional impact.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank:

• Earned doctorate in Social Work (DSW or PhD in Social Work or closely related field) from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• Must hold a social work license and/or be eligible for a Texas social work license.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service.

For appointment at the Associate Professor rank:

• Qualifications listed above.
• Record of successful university teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and professional contributions commensurate with appointment at the associate professor level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in social work education, program administration, accreditation, or related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CSWE accreditation processes and assessment.
• Experience teaching in an MSW program.
• Previous program coordination or administrative leadership experience.
• Online and hybrid teaching experience.
• Record of grant development, community-engaged scholarship, or…