Tenure-Track Social Work Professor: Teaching & Research

California State University, Chico; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. The position carries teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and scholarly activity.

The ideal candidate will promote student success, contribute to equity initiatives, and engage in service to the department and university. The role begins Fall 2027 at the Chico campus in northern California.

Qualifications

• The minimum education requirement is an MSW and a terminal degree (DSW/PhD/EdD).
• Candidates must have two years post-MS W practice experience.
• Teaching experience across the curriculum is desired (direct practice, assessment, program evaluation, policy analysis, social advocacy).
• Ability to utilize educational technology in online and classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate across diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in research and scholarship.
• Perform service including committee work within the School of Social Work and the university.

Skills

Teaching across curriculum

Educational technology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Terminal degree (DSW/PhD/EdD)

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. The position carries teaching responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence and scholarly activity.

The ideal candidate will promote student success, contribute to equity initiatives, and engage in service to the department and university. The role begins Fall 2027 at the Chico campus in northern California.