Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Inspire Health Alliance; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in the School of Social Work. The position emphasizes teaching both undergraduate and graduate social work courses, plus active engagement in research and service within the university.

Applicants must hold a Master of Social Work and a terminal degree (DSW/PhD/EdD) in social work or related field, with at least two years of post-MS W practice.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) and terminal degree in social work or related field required by start date.
• Two years post-MS W practice experience required.
• Experience teaching across the curriculum and using educational technology in online and on-campus settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social work.
• Engage in research and scholarship in the field.
• Participate in service and committee work within the School and University.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Terminal degree in social work or related area (DSW/PhD/EdD)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Online teaching platforms

Job description

The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: the Asst Prof range is $86,000-$91,000)

Initial Review Date: 10/23/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates.

The California State University, Chico School of Social Work acknowledges the Mechoopda lands on which it resides, our commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution, and our surrounding rural and extended communities. Our priorities align with the University’s mission by providing a rich experiential learning environment through our signature pedagogy, practicum education. We are committed to providing accessible and high-quality education to diverse students within rapidly changing social, political, and physical environments. We strive to center the student experience through anti-oppressive approaches as students develop into ethical social work practitioners in pursuit of social, economic, racial, and environmental healing and justice in service to others. The School of Social Work at Chico State serves approximately 300 BSW and 170 MSW students annually through both an on-campus program and a distributed learning (online, hybrid) program that largely serves our 18-county region of Northern California.

Responsibilities:

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching both undergraduates and graduates, research and scholarship, and service which entails committee work within the School of Social Work and at various levels of the University. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a terminal degree (i.e. DSW, PhD, EdD, etc.) in social work or related area. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. In addition to a terminal degree and an MSW, candidates must have two years post MSW practice experience. We are looking for teaching experience across the curriculum such as direct practice skills, assessment, program evaluation, policy analysis, and social advocacy; the ability to utilize educational technology both online and in the classroom; and interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and connection across diverse communities.