Assistant / Associate Professor, Social Work (Micro-Mezzo Practice)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate students, focusing on micro- and mezzo-level practice in traditional, online, hybrid, livestream and other formats.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, scholarship, advising, and service to the program and university.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program required.
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Earned doctorate in Social Work or closely related discipline (by start date).
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship and service.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate social work courses, primarily micro- and mezzo-level practice.
• Deliver day, evening, online or hybrid courses as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
• Maintain active scholarship and professional engagement.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in service to the program, university and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Scholarly research

Technology-enhanced teaching

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Doctorate in Social Work or related field

Ph.D. or DSW (preferred)

Job description

Jacksonville State University

Assistant or Associate Professor, Social Work (Micro-Mezzo Practice)

Jacksonville State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work.

The Assistant Professor in the Social Work Program will provide high-quality educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate social work students and teach courses primarily in micro- and mezzo-level practice. Teaching responsibilities may include day and evening courses delivered in traditional classroom, online, hybrid, livestream, and other instructional formats. The faculty member will contribute to curriculum development and assessment, maintain an active program of scholarship and professional engagement, advise and mentor students, and participate in service activities that support the Social Work Program, University, and profession. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, innovative teaching practices, and the integration of emerging technologies in social work education and practice.

This nine-month tenure track position has an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027.

Candidates must possess:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum of two years of post-MSW practice experience
• Earned doctorate in Social Work or a closely related discipline (by start date)
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching, scholarship, and service
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

The preferred candidate will possess:

• Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work
• Prior teaching experience in higher education (including online or hybrid formats)
• Social Work licensure or eligibility for licensure in Alabama
• Experience teaching practice courses at the micro and mezzo levels
• Evidence of integrating innovative or technology-enhanced teaching practices, including AI-supported instruction
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
• Skills related to research on or evaluation of practice

About the College

The Jacksonville State University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers top-quality academic programs through traditional classroom, hybrid, and online course offerings to prepare 21st century professionals for immediate careers in criminal justice and forensics, emergency management and disaster preparedness, politics and public administration, psychology, sociology, social work, military and veteran services.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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