Open Rank Social Work Professor — Tenure-Track or Tenured

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare invites applications for two open-rank, tenure-track or tenured professor positions beginning in Fall 2027. We seek scholars with a strong, externally fundable research agenda who use quantitative, computational, or other data-informed methods to address pressing social challenges.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship advances racial, social, economic, and environmental justice through rigorous empirical research,

Qualifications

• PhD in social work, or MSW with a PhD in a closely related field by August 2027.
• Research agenda focused on advancing social, racial, economic, and environmental justice with externally funded potential.
• Teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Commitment to social work values and KU mission, vision, and guiding principles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 40% Research – Establish a community-engaged research program focused on advancing racial, social, economic, and/or environmental justice; publish scholarly manuscripts; engage in scholarly and community-based publications and presentations; impact the local, national, and/or international community with their research.
• 40% Teaching – Teach two classes per semester (four classes per year) across the BSW, MSW, PhD, and DSW curricula.
• 20% Service – Participate in school, university, community, and professional service activities.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Teaching experience

Grants / funding

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Social Work or MSW + PhD in related field

Job description

The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare invites applications for two open-rank, tenure-track or tenured professor positions beginning in Fall 2027. We seek scholars with a strong, externally fundable research agenda who use quantitative, computational, or other data-informed methods to address pressing social challenges.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship advances racial, social, economic, and environmental justice through rigorous empirical research,