Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The successful candidate will teach across the BASW on-campus and MSW online curricula, contributing to program development and student mentorship.

The department emphasizes CSWE accreditation, research, and community engagement, with a salary commensurate to education and experience and responsibilities across teaching and service.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctorate in Social Work or closely related field.
• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program required.
• ABD near completion may be considered; Doctorate must be received by appointment date.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (12 credit semester hours) each semester across BASW and MSW curricula.
• Participate in curriculum and program development and on department committees.
• Engage in impactful research and scholarly publications.
• Engage in scholarly presentations and grant acquisitions.
• Engage in student recruitment and provide service to university and community.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Student advisement

Clinical practice

Education

Doctorate in Social Work (PhD/DSW)

MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program

ABD near completion ( Doctorate must be completed by appointment)

Job description

Job TitleAssistant Professor (Social Work) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department of Social Work Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

The Department of Social Work in the College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The successful candidate will teach across the department’s on-campus Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and online Master of Social Work (MSW) curricula. The department offers a generalist BASW degree and an MSW program focused on advanced clinical social work, with a specialization in Medical Social Work/Behavioral Health. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (12 credit semester hours) each semester, work with BSW and MSW students in providing quality Social Work.
• Participate in Department of Social Work curriculum and program development and serve on the Department of Social Work committees.
• Engage in impactful research and scholarly publications.
• Engage in scholarly presentations and grants acquisitions.
• Engage in student recruitment, committee assignments at all levels of the University, College, Department of Social Work, and provide services to the community and the profession.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have a Doctorate (PhD/DSW) in Social Work or a closely related field.
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Near completion ABD, candidates may be considered, but the Doctorate must be received by date of appointment.
• Must have at least two years’ post MSW experience in social work practice; at least three years of which must be direct clinical practice.
• Ability to teach across the MSW/BSW program Curriculum is preferred.
• Online teaching experience and student advisement.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Must be committed to generalist social work, education and knowledge building.
• Interest and knowledge in the social work accreditation process is preferred.
• Interest in medical and behavioral areas of Social Practice is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience working with culturally and linguistically varied populations.
• A record of publication commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor and evidence of ongoing research projects.
• A record of extramural funding; Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate levels; Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Evidence of a relational approach to working with students and colleagues and knowledge of relevant national accrediting bodies and professional standards, including CSWE accreditation processes.

Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled

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