Social Work 2015-2016

Page for Academic Positions in Social Work that begin in 2016.

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Arizona State University

 * Hiring 3 Assistant Professor Positions in Phoenix, areas of expertise open
 * link
 * CSWE interview scheduled 10/10 x 4
 * Skype interview 10/20 x 1

Baylor University (TX)

 * Hiring Assistant/Associate (7/9/15)

Binghamton University, SUNY

 * Two Asst, one Associate in the College of Comm & Pub Affairs. Two of the three are for social work dept, one Asst if for a human rights position in the College.
 * Posted on Chronicle 9/17, review beings immediately
 * Emailed for CSWE interview (10/1)

Boston University (MA)

 * hiring for asst prof in the following areas (as per CSWE site on 8/18):  Family and community violence, Social justice and inequities, Behavioral health, Aging from a clinical perspective
 * Emailed to set up interview at CSWE (9/29) - 4

California State University, Channel Islands

 * hiring for Assistant Professor in Health Sciences with specializations in gerontology and medical informatics- interdisciplinary university - social workers welcome!
 * (LINK)

California State University, Fresno

 * 10/19/15 - Informal at CSWE. Two positions: One is HBSE, other Social Welfare Policy. Both need to know how to teach research.

California State University Fullerton

 * hiring for one TT assistant professor position to teach foundation-level social policy courses
 * Higher Ed Jobs

Carleton University (Ottawa Canada)

 * Assistant Professor (Policy)

Case Western Reserve University (OH)

 * Assistant Tenure Track (posted 7/13/15) - Posted on higher ed jobs
 * Heard from someone on hiring committee that they are looking for people with a good record of publications
 * Received invite for CSWE interview 10/1 (x4)
 * Received an e-mail invitation for a campus visit on 10/18. Scheduled campus visit during the week of Oct. 26.

Central Connecticut State University

 * 10/21/15  - Nothing listed yet. Heard from dean that position will be posted soon.

Columbia University

 * LINK
 * Hiring multiple positions
 * Contacted by recruiter and interviewed at CSWE 10/16 x1 (and know of one other)

Eastern Connecticut State University

 * 10/19 - 2 positions posted.

Eastern Michigan University

 * 4 positions available for Assistant Professor position.
 * Must have MSW and 5 years of practice experience to teach in areas of aging, health and wellness, diversity, research, and generalist practice (ABDs considered).
 * Interview scheduled for CSWE x2

Erikson Institute

 * Job posted over summer (assistant/tenure track), link and email for information: http://www.erikson.edu   sknight@erikson.edu

Florida Atlantic

 * Contacted 9/23 by a faculty recruiter to meet at CSWE - 2
 * Contacted 9/29 by a facutly recruiter to meet at CSWE x2
 * No ad that I can find for opening
 * They are looking for someone with 2-years post-MSW practice experience (10/8)
 * Interviewed at CSWE 10/15 x1

Florida Gulf Coast University

 * 10/19/15 - Contacted by faculty recruiter at CSWE. Looking for 2 positions.

Fordham University

 * Posted 8/18/15
 * Received invite on 10/1/15 for CSWE interview. Know of 2 more with interviews. (3 total)

Hunter College

 * 5 positions open

Louisiana State University

 * Hiring two Asst profs, posted 9/24 on Chronicle
 * Detailed ad at: http://www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu
 * Contacted for CSWE interview (10/4) - 3

Loyola University Chicago

 * Interviewed at CSWE 10/17 x1

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

 * Three positions announced. One position will focus on gender-based violence. The other two are open.
 * video conference interview scheduled for last week in sept (9-23-15) x2
 * invitation for video conference (9/25)
 * Skype interview scheduled for GBV position (9/28)
 * CSWE interview scheduled for GBV position (10/12)
 * Search Committee chair asked me to apply for the "open" position because they're really looking for someone that has done domestic violence work/research. I told her I wouldn't because I applied for the GBV position based on my interests and the position announcement. (10/19)
 * Did anyone else apply for the GBV position?
 * Interviewed at CSWE for GBV position x1 (10/17)
 * Invited for a campus visit for the open position (10/22)

Millersville University (PA)

 * Hiring one Asst, posted on Chronicle 9-14
 * Not interviewing at CSWE, received email to meet informally with the Chair (10/1)

Montclair State University (NJ)

 * The Robert D. McCormick Center for Child Advocacy and Policy is hiring one Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates with interests in child welfare, disabilities and school-based policy. LINK

New York University

 * invites applications for 3 tenure track assistant professor faculty positions. Expertise that builds on the significant strengths or expands the expertise of the Silver School in diverse areas, including, but not limited to integrated health, aging and end of life care, or child welfare in local, national and global contexts, is preferred. from CSWE career center.
 * Rejection letter emailed 10/9x3
 * CSWE interview

North Carolina State University

 * One open rank position, posted on CSWE 10/9
 * http://careers.cswe.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=392&job=25214201

Northeastern Illinois University (IL)

 * Hiring for three positions. Posting on NEIU Site

Ohio State University (OH)

 * Hiring for two tenure-track assistant professors: http://csw.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/OSUCSWFacultySearch2015.pdf
 * Received an interview request at CSWE on 9/27
 * Scheduled CSWE interview (10/2) x2


 * Search committee chair stated that they would be contacting applicants for campus visits anytime from two weeks post CSWE interviews to the next several months (10/16)
 * Got an e-mail from search committee chair to schedule campus visit (10/19) - scheduled campus visit (10/20)

Pacific University, Eugene, Oregon

 * 10/19/15 - Interviewed at CSWE (3)

Quinnipiac University

 * 10/16/15 - Nothing listed

Rutgers (NJ)

 * Hiring up to 5 faculty members, primarily at Assistant rank (7/23/15). Job posting on SSWR Site
 * ​Search is open, but particular interest in Social Work Management and Leadership, Clinical Practice, Intervention Research, Inter-professional Health, International Social Work, and Criminal Justice along with other research areas that complement existing faculty research clusters and Centers.
 * Interview scheduled for CSWE x 6
 * Interview scheduled for CSWE (9/29)


 * Search committee member stated that they would be contacting applicants for campus visits in the next two weeks (10/17)
 * Contacted and asked to send two writing samples (10-22) x 4

Samford University

 * Assistant/Associate Professor, Must have clincial experience, Job posting: LINK

San Diego State University (CA)

 * Expertise is sought in Macro Practice, with a particular emphasis in Community Practice. An optimal candidate will have the ability to teach Macro Practice (Administration, Community Development, Social Policy) and will have demonstrated research expertise regarding community practice. Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels is desired. A candidate must show promise in obtaining extra-mural funds. An MSW and a doctorate in social work or a related field is required (First Review: October, Deadline: December). For more details.
 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/6)

Seattle University

 * One tenure track assistant professor to begin September 2016. Applications will be reviewed begining October 5 2015. Will teach in the BSW and new MSW programs
 * Interviewing at CSWE x 2

Simmons College

 * Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), School of Social Work
 * Received e-mail stating they will not be interviewing at CSWE and will begin reviewing applications in two weeks, will interview in November/December, and invite candidates for job talks in January (10/8)
 * Has been recent turnover and heard the jury is still out on the new dean.

Southern Connecticut State University

 * Contacted at CSWE. Looking for Faculty, but that would also have duties as director of BSW program.

Texas State University (TX)

 * (9/26) Hiring Asst Professor, review date 11/14  - posted 9/8
 * www.txstate.edu/academicaffairs/FacultyEmp/faculty_employment.htm

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (AL)

 * Hiring two positions (Asst/Associate) in the School of Social Work (posted 8-28 on Chronicle)
 * Also hiring Asst Prof of Gender, Society, & Pub Policy in the Dept of Gender and Race Studies (posted 9-25 on Inside HIgher Ed): The ideal candidate would study gender inequality through the analysis of at least one of the following areas: social welfare, poverty, social segregation, housing, employment, education, incarceration, economic policy, immigration, and health care. Research that focuses on the critical study of structural inequalities in family systems, family formation, and compulsory heterosexuality within black studies and gender/sexuality studies will also be considered. While the preferred candidate would study how gender affects the lives of individuals through the application of statistics and survey methodology, a theoretical approach to the problems of gender inequality using either case studies or the law are also welcome. Candidates from a variety of relevant Ph.D. specializations are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to Sociology, Political Science, Law, Economics, Social Geography, Applied Anthropology, Public Policy, Education, Criminal Justice, Women's and Gender Studies, Feminist Studies, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, and Social Work. ---> this position is also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2015-2016
 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/8)
 * Campus visit schedule ( 11/12)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

 * Hiring one Asst prof, posted on Chronicle 9-25
 * CSWE interview (10/12/15) x 2

University of California, Berkeley (CA)

 * Hiring an assistant or associate professor - focus on poverty/inequality: Posted 8/3/2015 on higher ed jobs
 * Applications due 10/19. Review will begin immediately.
 * Emailed for interview at CSWE (10/15)
 * Interviewed at CSWE x2
 * At CSWE interview, faculty reported timeline of "next few weeks" to invite candidates for campus visits

University of California, Los Angeles (CA)

 * Hiring for 2 assistant professor positions: http://sswr-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/job/24742869/
 * I contacted search chair early on and they want applicants who are already PhD's (e.g. no ABD)
 * Please post if you get an interview invitation! Thanks.
 * Heard back from search chair that UCLA will not be doing interviews at CSWE (10/6/15).

University of Chicago (IL)

 * hiring for all ranks as of 8/17 on CSWE website
 * Received rejection letter (10/13)

University of Connecticut (CT)

 * Search for tenure track assistant professor. Especially interested in candidates with experience in violence prevention and reduction, including trauma, child welfare, mental health, and/or health. Review begins immediately
 * CSWE meet-and-greet scheduled (10/13)

University of Denver (CO)

 * Hiring for up to 2 assistant professors, job posted on higheredjobs
 * "...seeking to expand our expertise in one or more of the following MSW concentrations: family systems interventions; health; global practice; child welfare; and mental health. We also welcome scholarly research in the areas of LGBTQ, Gender, and the Human-Animal Connection in support of the previously noted concentrations."
 * Rejection email received 9/21, 9/24, 10/6 x5
 * CSWE interview scheduled 9/25 (x2)
 * CSWE interview scheduled 10/2 (x2)


 * Invited to Colorado reception 10/8 x2
 * Summary:  Positions closed on Friday 10/9/15; 101 applications received; 24 interviews scheduled at CSWE; most applicants should have received either invitation to interview at CSWE or rejection letter/email by Monday 10/12/15 with the exception of a small handful of applicants whose materials have not yet been reviewed.
 * This school is notorious for their strong preference for GWB, UT-A, and UW grads. Several people have said you need to have a personal or professional connection to someone on the search committee to get a invitation to campus. FYI- Almost always hire youth development and child welfare people despite other areas they claim to recruit. I've heard they prioritize candidates' connections over their actual job talk so network as much as you can! Also said they'll have a new dean next year.
 * Just FYI...last two years faculty hires had PhD's from UT-Arlington (2015), University of Southern California (2014), & Columbia University (2014).
 * Dean called to schedule a campus visit and I didn't attend any of those schools listed for my PhD (10/19)
 * I did a campus visit last year (took a different position; the vibe on the campus visit was very odd to me and didn't fit at all with my preferences for a position), but I also didn't attend one of the schools mentioned.
 * DU is definitely getting a new dean next year. Last year's hire is a Macro person (specifically doing work in criminal justice policy), while 2014 brought in a person doing work on fathers from an intersectional lens, and someone else doing social network analysis specifically around substance use, HIV, and homeless young people. Not a ton of PYD or child welfare on faculty at the moment.
 * Scheduled campus visit scheduled (10/20)
 * Post-CSWE rejection email (10/21)
 * Post CSWE rejection email received on 10/21
 * List sent out DU GSSW students of 5 campus visits and the individuals visiting
 * Seems like they hire every single year. A rapidly growing faculty or attrition?
 * Lots of retirements. About 1-3 folks have retired each year for the past few years. Haven't seen any TT faculty leave in the few years I've been in the PhD program.

University of Houston (TX)

 * hiring for one asst professor
 * Per CSWE
 * Got call and scheduled CSWE interview (10/6) - 2


 * Search committee chair they would be contacting applicants in the next two weeks for interviews (10/16)

University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)

 * Open rank, tenure track postions (posted 8/7 on SSWR website)
 * The college has a strong record of excellent academic programs, integrated research and community service projects with significant external funding. Faculty are actively engaged in socially beneficial research and service projects in the areas of child welfare, health inequities, chronic health conditions, behavioral health, criminal justice policies and programs, and other areas. We invite applicants who will help expand these mission-driven, community-based research and service partnerships
 * Received an interview request for CSWE on 9/30
 * Receied interview request for CSWE on 10/9. Know of 2 more interviewing for sure. (3 total)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

 * Scheduled interview at CSWE (10/5)
 * Scheduled screening interview at CSWE (10/8) (10/9)
 * Invited for campus interview (10/22), scheduled for early November.

University of Kansas (KS)

 * Open rank tenure track postings: via SSWR website (8/18)
 * Candidates should have a viable agenda for scholarship in one of the following broadly defined areas: aging/health/disabilities, adult/child mental health, and evidenced-based practice and prevention/intervention program development
 * Received an interview request at CSWE on 9/29. (x2)

University of Kentucky (KY)

 * Two positions announced (7/30/15) via HigherEdJobs.
 * Emailed to schedule a CSWE screening interview (10/2)- 3, (10/9)
 * Emailed for a Skype interview (10/21)
 * Emailed to schedule campus visit (10/23) x 2

University of Louisville (KY)

 * Assistant Professor /TT position announced (5/29)
 * The Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville invites applications for one Assistant Professor position. The position will have primary responsibility in the MSSW Program. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2016. Applicants must apply online at: https://highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp, Click on Assistant Professor – Kent School of Social Work – Job ID: UL356


 * Skype interview scheduled by email 8/13
 * Skype interview scheduled 9/10
 * CSWE interview scheduled 10/9


 * Scheduled campus visit scheduled (10/21)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (MN)

 * hiring one assistant or associate professor: child and family focus (7/13/15)
 * Must be license eligible for the state
 * Contacted for CSWE interview x 2 (10/2)
 * Scheduled CSWE interview (10/5)
 * Search committee chair stated that they would contact applicants in two weeks for campus visits (10/17)

University of Minnesota - Duluth (UMD)

 * Hiring one (maybe two) tenure-track faculty at Assistant or Associate Professor level.
 * BSW and MSW (Advanced Generalist) programs with a focus on American Indian communities.
 * Contact Jim Amell, PhD  jwamell@d.umn.edu to arrange an informational meeting at CSWE.
 * Tenure is based on teaching (60%), research (30%), and service (10%).
 * UMD faculty have been represented by a labor union (UEA) since 1980.
 * Required qualifications include:
 * Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;
 * Doctorate in Social Work or related field (e.g. Education, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, American Indian Studies) completed by July 1, 2016;
 * two years post-MSW Social Work practice experience;
 * excellent written communication skills;
 * clearly articulated research agenda;
 * valid Minnesota social work license or verification of eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Social Work; and
 * demonstrated ability to work effectively with students (i.e. teaching and mentoring) and/or social work clients from diverse backgrounds.


 * Apply online by visiting http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/ and searching for job opening 304817
 * Application review begins October 26th.

University of Mississippi

 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/12/15)
 * Campus visit invite (10/19/15)

University of Missouri (MO)

 * hiring 2 tenure-track, open-rank positions (updated 7/9/15)
 * Gerontology; other field is open
 * Invited to CSWE mixer (10/5)

University of Missouri, Kansas City

 * 10/19/15 - Contacted at CSWE. Need readiness for teaching weekends and online.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 * The dean will be stepping down at the end of this school year so a dean search committee should be forming soon (9/21)
 * They have released the job description for tenure-track assistant professors on their website. Looking for someone with strong publications (10/22)

University of Pittsburgh

 * Hiring Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Health/Mental Health
 * Posted on CSWE
 * Contacted for interview (10/9)x3
 * Invited for job talk (10/20)

University of St. Joseph (CT)

 * 10/19 - Heard at CSWE that no positions will be available for this year

University of Southern California

 * Clinical Field – http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/54262
 * Clinical Teaching – http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/54265
 * Tenure Track - http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/54268
 * Any updates from USC? (10/13/15)
 * Submitted application 10/16, received letter via mail (10/21) saying committee is reviewing apps
 * Interviewed at CSWE(10/16/15)

University of Tennessee Nashville

 * Hiring two Asst professors for the Nashville campus: One macro practice, one behavioral health.
 * Found on UTKnox HR page, posting date unknown. Review begins immediately. (9/26)
 * CSWE Interview Scheduled (10/12/15)

University of Texas at Austin

 * 10/19/15 - No interviews were scheduled for CSWE. 58 applications in so far.
 * Have been told that they look for people with a strong publication record (some people are applying with 5-15 publications) and to apply early (10/22)
 * Application is through Interfolio. It requires at least three publications to even submitt. If you do not have at least three do not even bother. Save your time.
 * Wouldn't hurt to ask if they will take other writing samples (e.g., dissertation chapter, pubs submitted for review) for those applicants who are more junior?

University of Toronto

 * Hiring one assistant and one associate, posted 9/8, closes 3-2016 (9/27)
 * Link to both opps: http://socialwork.utoronto.ca/about/job-opportunities/
 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/5)

University of Utah

 * Hiring one assistant or associate tenure-track position. Job announcement will be posted soon.
 * Job posting: LINK
 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/11/15)
 * 10/19/15. Informally interviewed at CSWE. Position is at BSW level only.

University of Washington (Seattle)

 * Hiring two tenure track professors - Announcement on CSWE out on 9/6/15
 * invitation for interview at CSWE (9/24) (10/12)
 * CSWE interview scheduled x 2 (10/12)
 * Search committee chair never got back to me to confirm an interview time/date for CSWE. Kinda shady (10/19)
 * Did anyone interview with UW? I heard most of the search committee didn't even attend CSWE
 * I met with five faculty members (including one of the co-chairs) x2
 * I met with five members of the search committee as well.
 * Who was in the interviews?

University of Wisconsin-Madison

 * Not hiring this year; also may not be able to hire next year due to Wisconsin state legislation.

University of Wyoming (WY)

 * Hiring one tenure track position (posted 6/4/15)
 * The tenure track position seems to have been replaced with lecturer.  Does anyone know if the TT is still open? (9/8/15)
 * They just reposted the TT position so I would assume it wasn't replaced. (9/17/15)
 * And they reposted it again 10/2. This is bizarre.

Utah Valley University

 * Contacted 10/12/15 and invited for CSWE interview.

Virginia Commonwealth

 * They will definitely be hiring next year (10/19)
 * Faculty don't like the new Dean (10/19)

Washington University in St. Louis

 * Hiring at least one position any level, posted on Chronicle 9-16, submission closes 11-17

Wayne State University

 * Hiring for 1 assistant professor position
 * Invited for interview at CSWE (10/6), (10/10), (10/15)
 * Invited for campus visit (10/20)

Western Connecticut State University

 * 10/19/15 - Heard at CSWE that they have nothing for this year.

West Virginia University (WV)

 * Hiring Assistant Prof-TT; gerontology, mental and behavioral healh or substance abuse (7/15/15)
 * CWSE.
 * CSWE interview scheduled (10/13)

Westfield State University

 * 10/16/15 - Nothing listed

Wheelock College

 * Hiring an Assistant Professor of Social Work: https://wheelock.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=64174
 * Informal interview at CSWE