University Faculty Social Work

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University Faculty Social Work

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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 accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ).

The position involves graduate teaching responsibilities across the curriculum within an advanced clinical social work practice framework, 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 the social environment ( HBSE ), practice-informed research, and research-informed practice, as well as behavioral health, macro practice, 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 of dissertation 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 the state of Utah

• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in a variety of subject 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 work faculty members and faculty from other disciplines across campus
• Teaching and practice experience with Latinx clients, communities, and/or organizations is highly valued

Background Check? Yes

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

Full/Part Time Full Time

08/26/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

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.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

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

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