Social Work, Tenure-Track Faculty

Eastern Mennonite University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is hiring a Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Social Work. This role involves teaching in a CSWE-accredited program, developing online course offerings, and engaging in ongoing scholarship.

The ideal candidate will hold a DSW, PhD, or EdD and an MSW, with experience in college teaching preferred. They will contribute to a diverse educational environment and mentor first-generation BIPOC students, starting in mid-August 2026.

Qualifications

• DSW, PhD or EdD required; MSW required.
• Experience in college teaching and program accreditation and assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in CSWE-accredited social work program.
• Build program capacity for online social work courses.
• Engage in academic scholarship in social work.

Skills

Experience in college teaching

Program accreditation and assessment

Research collaborations

Inclusive pedagogy

Education

DSW, PhD or EdD required

MSW required

Job description

Position

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Social Work.

Qualifications

• DSW, PhD or EdD required; MSW required.
• Experience in college teaching and program accreditation and assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in CSWE‑accredited social work program and general education curriculum at the undergraduate level in a residential setting.
• Build program capacity for online social work course offerings and the addition of a master’s in social work degree.
• Contribute specific expertise in social stratification, diversity, race, and gender.
• Engage in ongoing academic scholarship in social work, including research collaborations with students.
• Remain current in the field of social work and best practices in social work education.
• Provide faculty service to EMU at the departmental and university levels.
• Arrange placements and supervise student practica in social work.
• Contribute to strategic program leadership, including accreditation and assessment.
• Mentor and provide holistic advising to a diverse student body, including many first‑generation and BIPOC students.
• Emphasize inclusive pedagogy that is reflective, trauma‑informed, and student‑centered.

Position Details

Contract: Nine‑month tenure‑with‑review. 24 semester hours per year. Salary determined by education and experience.

Appointment Date

Positions begin mid-August 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.