Social Work – Full-Time, Tenure Track

Asbury; Wilmore (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury University, a CSWE-accredited BASW program within the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, seeks an Assistant Professor for a Tenure-Track position in Social Work starting August 2027.

The candidate will teach 24 credit hours yearly, advise majors, participate in committees, and design curriculum aligned with CSWE/EPAS. A commitment to Christian faith and liberal arts integration is essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Social Work preferred; ABD candidates considered.
• MSW from CSWE-accredited program with five years post-MSW experience.
• Commitment to integrating Christian faith, liberal arts, and social work education.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours in an academic year (in-seat and online).
• Advise social work majors.
• Serve on assigned university committees.
• Course and curriculum design and development.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum design

Scholarly research

Education

Ph.D. in Social Work

MSW CSWE-accredited

ABD considered

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

POSITION:

The CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Program, within the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at Asbury University, invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track position in Social Work beginning August 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 24 credit hours in an academic year (introductory and upper-level courses; in-seat and online)
• Advise social work majors
• Serve on assigned university committees
• Course and curriculum design and development

ACADEMIC RANK:

Tenure track, Assistant Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Social Work is preferred
  • ABD candidates will be considered
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with five years of post-MSW experience
• Deep commitment to the integration of the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and social work education
  • Evidence of personal commitment to Jesus Christ, active involvement in the local church, and community engagement that integrates biblical and NASW Cod of Ethics and values
• Evidence of pedagogical skills and scholarship with prior social work education teaching experience
• Ability to teach beginning and advanced courses
• Experience developing curriculum aligned with CSWE/EPAS competencies (in-seat and online)
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CSWE accreditation, specifically program assessment, curriculum development, and course design
• Higher education teaching experience in social work practice
• Micro/clinical experience with diverse populations
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT:

Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In our desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from diverse ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support, and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.