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 expetise open
 * link

Baylor University (TX)

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

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

California State University Fullerton

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

Case Western Reserve University (OH)

 * Assistant Tenure Track (posted 7/13/15) - Posted on higher ed jobs

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.

Erikson Institute

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

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)

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

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

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.

Samford University

 * Assistant/Associate Professor, Must have clincial experience, Job posting: https://www.samford.edu/uploadedFiles/_Articles/Departments/Human_Resources/Jobs/Faculty_Jobs/social%20work%20july%202015(2).pdf

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.

Seattle University

 * One tenure track assistant professor to begin September 2016. Applications will be reviewed begining October 5 2015.

Simmons College

 * Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), School of Social Work

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.

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.

University of Chicago (IL)

 * hiring for all ranks as of 8/17 on CSWE website

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

University of Houston (TX)

 * hiring for one asst professor
 * Per CSWE

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

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

University of Kentucky (KY)

 * Two positions announced (7/30/15) via HigherEdJobs.

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

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (MN)

 * hiring one assistant or associate professor: child and family focus (7/13/15)

University of Missouri (MO)

 * hiring 2 tenure-track, open-rank positions (updated 7/9/15)
 * Gerontology; other field is open

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)

University of Washington (Seattle)

 * Hiring two tenure track professors - Announcement on CSWE out on 9/6/15

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)

West Virginia University (WV)

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

Wheelock College

 * Heard they will be hiring for a tenure-track position this year (posted 7/25/15)