Assistant Professor of Social Work

Description
Governors State University (GovState) invites nominations and applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services. We seek candidates to teach advanced social work practice courses and other courses in our BSW and MSW programs.

Essential Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Governors State University's Social Work Department mission to provide "accessible and equitable education centered on developing competent social work leaders committed to social justice and transforming society one person, one community, and one system at a time."

Required and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution

PhD in Social Work or a related field; a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) with research experience will be considered. ABDs will be considered but must complete all degree requirements by July 1, 2025.

Two years of post-MSW teaching experience

Two years of post-MSW social work practice experience with youth and families

License in Clinical Social Work or the equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of social work practice experience and post-MSW teaching experience.

Preference will be given to applicants whose backgrounds, experience, research interests, and expertise have prepared them to contribute to the diversity and social justice mission of the Social Work Department.

The preferred applicant will have begun to establish a publication record and demonstrate the potential to continue to contribute to the scholarly research base of the field and secure external funding to support their research agenda.

Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. An applicant invited to an on-campus (day-long) interview may be asked to provide a description of their teaching philosophy and evaluative materials that will assist in assessing their teaching experiences.

Supplemental Information

Please attach the following to your application:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For priority consideration, complete application should be submitted by May 4, 2025.