Assistant / Associate Professor Social Work / Human Services

CSWE Career Center; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University's School of Social Work and Human Services is seeking multiple full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors. These positions involve teaching across multiple curricula, maintaining an active research agenda, and contributing to the academic community. Applicants should possess a master's degree in social work and ideally a Ph.D. or ABD. With a commitment to educational excellence, this role supports the development of future professionals in mental health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-MSW direct practice experience.
• Ph.D., DSW, or ABD in Social Work preferred.
• Experience with accreditation and grant writing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across BSW, MSW, and Human Services.
• Maintain an active research agenda and engage in departmental service.
• Deliver high-quality instruction focused on student success.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum Development

Community-Based Research

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Ph.D. DSW or ABD in Social Work

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor Social Work / Human Services

Position Announcement

The Troy University School of Social Work and Human Services invites applications for multiple full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor positions, beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to upload an application letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and letters of references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please see below for the qualifications and address any questions to Dr. Leah McCoy ([e-mail]).

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor position in Social Work/Human Services will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses across the BSW, MSW, and/or Human Services curricula, with a particular emphasis on direct practice and methods courses. A tenure-earning faculty member contributes to the university through excellence in teaching, research, and service. They are expected to deliver high-quality instruction, maintain an active research agenda with scholarly outputs, and engage in service to the department, university, and profession. This role requires a balanced commitment to student success, knowledge advancement, and academic community involvement.

Minimum Qualifications: (1) master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program or a related discipline; (2) Ph.D. DSW, or ABD in Social Work or related field; (3) Minimum of two years of post-MSW direct practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications: (1) Ph.D., DSW, or ABD in Social Work or allied field; (2) Canvas LMS experience; (3) Curriculum development experience; (4) Accreditation experience (5) Interest in pursuing grants and contracts that lead to applied, community-based research/evaluation projects.

The Institution and School

Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to include doctoral programs, for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University's dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life- long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship, and research.

The School of Social Work and Human Services provides quality educational degree programs for students interested in careers in helping profession fields that provide mental and behavioral health services to individuals, groups, and communities. It is our mission to provide students with educational excellence to prepare them with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to practice within diverse, global, and technological environments. We offer a BSW and MSW program (two program options are available: Troy and Online) and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

Applications

Application materials must be submitted electronically through the following the Troy University website: https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/42416