Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

Auburn University at Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) invites applications for a 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work to begin January 2027 (preferred) or August 2027. The successful candidate will teach core and elective undergraduate Social Work courses, with emphasis on practice courses, and will participate in advising online and on-campus students while supporting accreditation processes.

We seek candidates committed to social work education, social justice, field education, and service,

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or doctoral-level degree required
• Two years post-MSW full-time social work practice
• LMSW or LICSW preferred
• Experience teaching online and on-campus courses preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective undergraduate Social Work courses, especially practice courses
• Maintain a productive community-involvement agenda
• Lead retention and recruitment efforts
• Provide professional advising for online and on-campus students
• Assist with maintaining program accreditation and contribute to service mission of the campus

Skills

MSW

DSW

PhD in Social Work

LMSW

LICSW

Online teaching

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

DSW

PhD in Social Work

Job description

Overview

The Department of Social Work and Anthropology at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work to begin January 2027 (preferred) or August 2027. We are expanding our BSW Program to include an online options therefore, candidates must be willing to teach both online and in-person courses. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to social work education, social justice, field education, and service, especially community service. At AUM, we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by September 15, 2026. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Duties for this appointment include teaching core and elective undergraduate Social Work courses, in particular practice courses, maintaining a productive community-involvement agenda, retention and recruitment efforts, professional advising for online and on-campus students, assisting with maintaining the program’s accreditation, and adding to the service mission of the campus.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: The successful candidate is required to have

• AnMSWfrom aCSWE-accredited program,DSW, or a PhD in Social Work
• A minimum of two years post-MS Wfull-time social work practice
• LMSW
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with faculty and administration across the university as well as community partners.

Preferred qualifications also include:

• LiCSW
• Teaching experience, including online
• Established record of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURNUNIVERSITYATMONTGOMERYISANAFFIRMATIVEACTION/EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affine Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of theAUMcommunity.

Posted Date

8/4/2026