Tenure Track- Assistant Professor Bachelor in Social Work Program

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Social Work. The successful candidate will teach in both the BSW and MSW programs, in-person, hybrid, and online formats, while contributing to service, scholarship, and program accreditation activities.

Required qualifications include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a PhD in social work or related field (ABD with completion date).

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• PhD in social work or related field (ABD with confirmed completion date).
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in online and in-person formats.

Responsibilities

• Teach in both BSW and MSW programs, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered courses across undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Engage in service to the university, college, program, the profession, and the community.
• Contribute to regular CSWE reaffirmation cycles for the BSW and MSW programs.
• Actively engage in scholarship activities, including peer‑reviewed publications and presentations.

Education

MSW from a CSWE-accredited program

PhD in social work or related field (ABD with completion date)

Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in online and in-person formats

Job description

Position Title

Tenure Track- Assistant Professor Bachelor in Social Work Program

Position Type

Regular

About the Role

The School of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position. The faculty member in this position will teach in both our BSW & MSW programs, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses. We seek a colleague who will contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment and maintain a presence on campus, with a strong commitment to service and active engagement in scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching across the BSW and MSW curricula, including foundational and applied research courses and practice-oriented courses.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service while demonstrating commitment to social work values and competencies in alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and CSWE accreditation standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered courses across the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
• Engage in service that contributes to the University, the College of Health and Human Services, the School of Social Work, the social work profession, and the larger community (regional, national, and/or global).
• Contribute to the regular CSWE reaffirmation cycles for the BSW and MSW programs.
• Actively engage in scholarship activities, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a national and/or international level.

Education/Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• PhD in social work or a related field (ABD considered with confirmed completion date).
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in online and in-person formats.

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience.
• MSW-level licensure (e.g. CSW, LCSW, LISW).
• Experience teaching foundational and applied research courses.
• Experience teaching practice-oriented courses.
• Experience conducting and disseminating scholarly research.
• Experience with or demonstrated interest in community engagement.

Please include:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references
• Teaching philosophy (2 page maximum)
• Writing sample (e.g. published manuscript, book chapter, chapter from dissertation)
• Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted at this initial stage)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.