Assistant Professor; tenure-track or clinical in Social Work

Assistant Professor (tenure-track or clinical) in Social Work

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Social Work

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

The Department of Social Work at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track or clinical) located at the Logan Campus. This position represents an important opportunity to join a dynamic, statewide social work program committed to preparing advanced generalist practitioners who address complex individual, family, organizational, and community challenges across diverse settings.

Positions will involve teaching courses in BSW and MSW programs, including the field practicum seminar and advanced practice course, advising students and supervising practicum placement, serving on the field practicum education team, engaging in scholarship or professional productivity, and providing service to the department, college, and the social work profession.

Position: This is a nine-month appointment with USU's Department of Social Work (MSW and BSW degrees) beginning August of 2026.

Tenure-track assignment: 75% Teaching, supervising, and advising; 15% Research; and 10% Service. Tenure-track positions are renewed annually during the probationary period, provided the role assignment is performed acceptably.

Clinical-track assignment: 90% Teaching, supervising, advising, and professional productivity; and 10% Service. Clinical-track positions are renewed annually, provided the role assignment is performed acceptably.

• Teach courses in BSW and MSW programs, including field practicum seminar and advanced practice course
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Supervise practicum placement in MSW program
• Serve as collaborative member of field practicum education team
• Engage in scholarship and/or professional productivity
• Provide service to the department, college, and the social work profession

• Tenure Track:
  • An MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
  • Two years post-MSW practice experience
  • An earned doctorate (PhD or DSW) in social work or closely related field at the time of appointment (ABD will be considered)
• Clinical Track:
  • An MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
  • Two years post-MSW practice experience

• Tenure Track:
  • Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Teaching experience with online and distance education technology
  • A record of scholarly activity
  • Experience with field practicum student supervision
  • 4+ years of post-MSW practice experience
• Clinical Track:
  • Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • CSW or LCSW, or eligibility for Utah state licensure
  • Teaching experience with distance education technology
  • Experience supervising field practicum students
  • Experience managing field practicum coordination and placement
  • 4+ years of post-MSW practice experience

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Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

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