Assistant Professor, Social Work

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: StoryThe Wichita State University (WSU) School of Social Work (SSW) seeks tohire a tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, ortenured Full Professor. All areas of scholarly interest are welcome.This is a 9-month position to begin Fall 2026.The School of Social Work (SSW) host a collective of well-humoredclinical and tenure stream faculty. Our faculty have expertise in local,state, national, and international social work. We celebrate eachother's unique strengths and honor the time required to cultivatemeaningful relationships. We further understand to be successful as aSchool, it requires students, staff, alumni, community partners, andfaculty working in community for our communities. The School offers aBSW, with approximately 205 students and an MSW with approximately 94students. It houses 10 faculty members.Responsibilities for this position include teaching graduate andundergraduate courses; conducting and publishing scholarly work;advising and mentoring students; fostering collaboration andcollegiality among faculty, staff, and administration; and participatingin service to the school, college, university, community, andprofession.All employees are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Valuesand to help foster an environment rich in culture thought, andexperience. Candidates for faculty positions should be able todemonstrate the ability to effectively educate and empower WSU studentpopulations.WSU is Kansas' premier urban research institute providingcost-conscious tuition to over 23,000 students. WSU leadershipprioritizes financially compensated applied learning, community-engagedresearch, and innovative university and industry partnerships. WSUoffers pre- and post-award coordinators to assist with grant submissionsas well as internal funding to generate pilot data. Further, WSUsupports lifelong learning offering many resources for faculty seekingto elevate their teaching and pedagogy skillsets. Wichita, itself, has abig, small-town feel with over 120 parks and recreation facilities. Itis situated in driving distance to multiple metropolitan areas andoffers affordable housing relative to the rest of the country.Job SummaryTeach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using variousinstructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, andfully online). To foster applied learning into the course design andengage with industry and local business community applied projects. Toadvance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvementin committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative,outreach activities, etc.)Essential FunctionsMeet expectations for research, teaching, and service as set forth bythe department and college.Job Duties- Teach graduate and undergraduate social work courses- Conduct and disseminate scholarship- Advise and mentor students- Foster collaboration and collegiality among faculty and staff, as well as with administration of all levels- Engage in service to the school, college, university, community, and profession.Faculty Requirements- Doctoral-level degree in social work or related discipline.- Potential for an established record of success in teaching, scholarship, and serviceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level- Demonstrated potential for scholarship- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a varied student population- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.- Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners f el welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.Preferred Qualifications:- MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.- Two years of post-MSW, full-time equivalent practice experience.Preferred License/Certifications/Training:- Licensed as a social worker or clinical social workerAdditional Information:To apply, please complete the Faculty Profile including the names andcontact information for three (3) professional references and beprepared to upload the following documents:1. Cover letter-if candidate does not have an MSW from aCSWE-accredited program, they must explain how their experiences andcredentials align with NSAW code of ethics and CSWE accreditationstandards2. Curriculum Vitae3. Teaching statement4. Research statementReview of applications will begin on November 10, 2025 and will continueuntil the position has been filled.Physical Requirements:Ability to remain in a stationary position Frequent 60-90%; Ability tooperate a computer and other office equipment including but not limitedto phone, printers, co

Created: 2026-02-02