Assistant Professor of Social Work

SUU; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University invites applications for two tenure-track Social Work educators in the Family Life and Human Development Department in Cedar City, UT. The positions emphasize teaching and mentoring, with a primary focus on undergrad and graduate Social Work programs and student success.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in social work or related field (DSW) or ABD with defense date. Preferred qualifications include licensure and online teaching experience, with a commitment to equity

Qualifications

• PhD in social work or related field or DSW.
• ABD candidates will be considered with a firm defense date.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social work and family sciences.
• Mentor students in social work graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university for tenure considerations.
• Assist with teaching and mentoring across specified courses depending on expertise.

Education

PhD in social work or related field

MSW in Social Work (if applying with related PhD)

Job description

The Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University is inviting applications for two dynamic, highly qualified Social Work educators who will teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the Family Life and Human Development Department for our Social Work graduate and undergraduate programs. We seek collaborative and student-centered Social Work professionals who will teach and mentor students in social work and family sciences. These are full-time, tenure track eligible, 9-month faculty positions in Cedar City, UT with excellent benefits.

We hope that Southern Utah University and Cedar City are advantageous places for you. Please carefully consider the annual salary range. This is not a negotiable salary and is the maximum allowed for the position. Please examine Cedar City and become familiar with all it has to offer. Cedar City is a college and tourist town located in proximity to several national and state parks and is known as Festival City. The cost of living is considered below the national average overall. Carefully study housing purchase and rental costs and make sure they will meet your personal goals. Being near mountains, we generally have four seasons, including snow, but we have amazing scenery and adventures all within an hour.

First consideration date: 11/16/2026.

• Tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• The primary focus of this position is teaching and mentoring students.
• Specific courses taught will depend on qualifications and expertise and may include Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Ethical Practice and Decision Making, Research for Social Work Practice, Diversity and Social Justice, Social Welfare Policy, DSM and Psychopathology, Practicum Seminar, among others.
• Professional commitment, scholarly activity, and service to the department, college, and university are expected and required for rank advancement and tenure considerations.
• Other assignments as determined by the department chair and dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in social work or related field, or DSW
• PhD in a related field with an MSW in Social Work with at least two year post-graduate practical experience
• ABD candidates will be considered with a firm defense date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current licensed Clinical Social Worker or eligible to be licensed in Utah within a year of hire date.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with online teaching delivery systems and/or interest and ability in utilizing and facilitating educational technologies in teaching.
• Demonstrated awareness of and experience with issues of educational equity and pedagogical inclusion.
• Applicants should provide evidence of research experience, expertise, mentoring research, etc.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.