University Faculty Social Work

University Faculty Social Work Requisition Number:

F00539P

The Social Work Program at Weber State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor,opening in Fall 2027. This position is a nine-month, full-time,tenure-track faculty appointment with a primary assignment in the Master of Social Work Program, which has been granted accreditationby the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The position involves graduate teaching responsibilities across the curriculum within an advanced clinical social work practiceframework, as well as instruction in the department's undergraduate program as needed. The teaching emphasis in this position will include the foundations of social work, human behavior in thesocial environment (HBSE), practice-informed research, and research-informed practice, as well as behavioral health, macropractice, and clinical practice theory and methods. Other responsibilities include student advising, committee assignments,professional activities, presentations, publications, and community service.

• A PhD in Social Work or a related field (ABD with completion ofdissertation by June, 2027 will be considered)
• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
• A minimum of five years post-MSW practice experience(paid)
• Eligibility for clinical social work license (LCSW) in thestate of Utah

• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in a variety ofsubject areas in graduate and undergraduate social work curricula(experience teaching in a classroom in a CSWE-accredited social work department preferred)
• A commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching, advising,and student development
• An interest in creative program development
• The ability to work in a collegial manner with social workfaculty members and faculty from other disciplines across campus
• Teaching and practice experience with Latinx clients,communities, and/or organizations is highly valued

Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical,dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, awellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, andpaid holidays.

Full Time

08/26/2026

Yes

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplishhere at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes excellent benefits
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Weber State University, a part of the Utah System of Higher Education, is located in Ogden, Utah, in the northern part of the State at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is part of the Department of Social Work and Gerontology and is housed in the College of Social Science and Education (the undergraduate social work program has beenaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1974).

The MSW program employs a harm reduction framework, focusing on the development of advanced clinical social work practice skills. It gives particular attention to local and regional needs, with special emphasis on the growing Latinx community. The MSW programis evolving, has a small but dynamic faculty, and serves a student body from a variety of backgrounds.

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Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Required to perform activities such aspreparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using acomputer terminal; extensive reading.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed toadverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).