Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Social Work

The University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Social Work at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for four full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2027, primarily in Hattiesburg with some teaching at Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.

We seek colleagues who value strong scholarship, excellent teaching, and community engagement within an R1 university, offering growth and connections with local partners.

Qualifications

• Earn an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• PhD or doctorate in Social Work from an accredited college or university; ABD nearing completion may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the BSW and MSW programs.
• Maintain an active research/scholarship agenda.
• Pursue external funding to support scholarship.
• Engage in service to the School, university, community, and field of social work.
• Mentor students in their academic, research, and service interests.

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

PhD or Doctorate in Social Work

Job description

The School of Social Work at The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for four full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2027, primarily in Hattiesburg with some teaching at Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.

We seek colleagues who value strong scholarship, excellent teaching, and community engagement within an R1 university, offering growth and connections with local partners.