Assistant Professor of Social Work & Field Coordinator

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Work & Field Coordinator. The instructional faculty member will teach courses, supervise field placements, and support program accreditation efforts.

Required qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, at least two years of practice, and Tennessee licensure or eligibility; a PhD/DSW is preferred. Posting: F01838P; Open 09/08/2026; Close 01/08/2027.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and licensure or licensure eligibility in Tennessee.
• At least two years of practice in service delivery settings.
• Evidence of potential for effective undergraduate teaching and scholarly activity.
• Educational preparation in line with university and SACS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses for the Social Work Program and supervise field placements.
• Coordinate field experiences, seminars, and internships.
• Contribute to program accreditation reports and compliance.
• Participate in recruitment, service, and committee work.
• Attend department, school, convocation, and university meetings.

Skills

Teaching potential

Scholarly activity

Clinical practice experience

TN licensure eligibility

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

PhD or DSW (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Social Work & Field Coordinator

Position Title Assistant Professor of Social Work & Field Coordinator

Department

Department SOCIAL WORK

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The instructional faculty member/Social Work Field Coordinator shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions (including serving as the Field Coordinator) and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, the Department, and the Program.

Required Qualifications

MSW from a Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) accreditied program; at least two years of practice experience in service delivery settings; *educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; *evidence of potential for effective undergraduate teaching and scholarly activity; *licensed or license eligible in Tennessee *potential for operating in the field and servicing interns and externs as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or DSW in Social Work

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Harrogate

Job Duties

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
• participate on department, school, and university committees;
• comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual in instructional and other requirements;
• administer, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the field and internship seminars, placements, and student experiences of the Social Work Program within the guidelines of the Program, the Department, the School, the University, the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ), and the National Association of Social Workers ( NASW );
• participate in recruitment, community, and public service opportunities;
• complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
• appropriately align course syllabi goals and objectives to academic major program goals and student outcomes for each course taught;
• develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student
• submit a current copy of each syllabus to the Social Work department chair by a predetermined deadline
• evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline;
• participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major;
• attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings
• perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number F01838P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/08/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 01/08/2027

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).