Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work bei Freed-Hardeman University

Description

The Behavioral Sciences Department at Freed-Hardeman University and the Social Work Program invite applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant/associate level in the Department of Behavioral Sciences beginning in August 2026. As a core faculty member, the assistant/associate professor in this position is responsible for teaching courses within the Social Work program, engaging in scholarly activity, and conducting committee work as assigned.

Requirements

• Teaches courses within the Behavioral Sciences and the Social Work program with a total load of twenty-seven hours per academic year (approximately 7 courses per year).
• Participates in student recruitment activities and assignments.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to social work knowledge and practice.
• Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week for student availability.
• Engages in scholarly research or other creative achievement activities.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Implements collaborative decision-making and confidentiality within relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility.
• Conducts servant leadership in the community. 
• Abides by all University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of job requirements.
• Active member in good standing of the church of Christ.
• Applicants are required to hold an earned master’s degree in social work, a doctorate in social work or closely related field is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in direct social work practice.
• State licensure in social work is strongly preferred.
• Experience in teaching at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty, staff members, and students.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning is preferred. Commitment to ongoing scholarship is required.