MSW Assistant Professor of Practice

Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Rank CP - Asst Professor of Practice Working Title MSW Assistant Professor of Practice Position Number D94376 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Non-Tenure Track Continuous Fixed Term End Date:Position FTE Variable between .5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE Term of Service 9 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptSchool of Social WorkValues: We envision a world where all people lead fulfilling lives in affirming, just, and equitable communities. Mission: Rooted in justice, relationship, and community collaboration, PSU SSW advances knowledge and creates social change through teaching, research, practice, and advocacy. Values: Collective Care: We strive to prioritize collective well-being and promote a culture of dignity and respect. Responsive Learning: We strive to provide accessible, high-quality education focused on the transformation of self and society. Knowledge that Serves: We strive to cultivate rigorous research and scholarship that creates change. Community Partnership: We strive to prepare skilled practitioners to address critical community issues by partnering with and listening to communities. Social Change: We work to create an economically, socially, and racially just world in which resources and opportunities are equitably distributed. Position: Created by the Oregon legislature to meet the workforce needs of the state, the PSU School of Social Work has evolved into a dynamic national leader of social change. The School provides accessible interdisciplinary educational opportunities and actively works to bring about structural change through its teaching, training, workforce development, research, and advocacy. Programs & Research: The School offers two bachelor degree programs, in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and in Social Work. The School also offers two graduate degree programs, the Master of Social Work (campus, distance, and online options) and Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Research. The BSW and MSW degree programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Approximately 33 full-time and 55 part-time faculty provide instruction for our campus, distance, and online options. Our undergraduate enrollment is approximately 350, and graduate enrollment is 600+ students. The PSU School of Social Work is also home to significant research, training, and public service programming. Faculty, staff, and students in the School of Social Work conduct over $10 million annually of applied social science research and training. The PSU School of Social Work ranked first in the nation in terms of annual sponsored project expenditures in the 2016 NSF Higher Education Research and Development Expenditure Survey. The School hosts a broad range of research and sponsored projects from large-scale federal grants to state contracts to smaller community-based evaluations. The faculty's research initiatives have attracted support from some of the nation's most respected funders, such as Health Resources and Service Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Justice, W. T. Grant Foundation, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Most grant-supported projects are managed within one of the affiliated research units: Regional Research Institute for Human Services Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Research & Training Center on Pathways to Positive Futures Reclaiming Futures The Center for Interdisciplinary Mentoring Research In addition, faculty and students conduct their own studies or collaborate with other professionals and organizations within and beyond Portland State University. The university and the school share a goal to raise the research profile by continuing to contribute basic and applied research for understanding issues in the region, the nation, and internationally. Position Summary The Assistant Professor of Practice position is a 9 month, full time 1.0 FTE, academic appointment. This position (a) teaches mainly in the Master of Social Work Program with a substantive focus on social work practices around substance use disorder and addictions, and (b) develops and supervises CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) licensure track at the School of Social Work. This position moves forward the vision, mission, and values of the School of Social Work. This position possesses a strong commitment and background in student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning, including experience teaching first-generation students and students from historically marginalized groups including but not limited to: Native American, African American, Latinx, LGBT and queer students, and students with disabilities. This position has strong experience teaching and developing online courses. Primary Activity I - Instructional Minimum Qualifications MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program; Five years post-MSW degree practice with individuals, families, communities, and/or organizations; Demonstrated skills in in-person and remote instruction and/or training. Preferred QualificationsKey Cultural Competencies Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct. Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $76,239. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information Article 18 Section 2 of the AAUP collective bargaining agreement outlines the parameters for a non-tenure-track continuous appointment. Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please up load the following documents: 1. Cover letter 2. CV 3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (Please detail your style and approach to teaching) 4. Examples of Teaching Effectiveness (Please include a summation of student evaluations) 5. Three (3) professional references with contact information (references will be contacted only if you are selected as a finalist for this position) Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes If you have questions Please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Junghee Lee at Search Details Posting Close Date 03/23/2026 Projected Close Date for Posting Closes Application screening begins 03/24/2026 Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position? Yes If yes, when must the degree be earned? not applicable If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future? No

Created: 2026-03-10