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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Social Work
West Virginia University School of Social Work hiring for a tenure-track assistant professor, with a preferred start date for August 2026. The WVU School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and enrolls approximately 350 students at the BSW and MSW levels. Both the BSW and the MSW programs are offered on-campus and online. The MSW program specialization is Advanced Integrated Practice, with a focus on interdisciplinary work. The school’s PhD program prepares students to excel in research, teaching, and leadership with an emphasis on community-focused research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a productive and fundable research agenda in a substantive area of social work practice, be willing to teach across the BSW, MSW, and PhD programs, and provide mentorship for doctoral students. |
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Position: |
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Social Work |
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West Virginia University |
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Morgantown, WV
United States
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| Posting Start Date: |
10/1/2025 |
| Date Posted: |
10/17/2025 |
| Requirements |
The successful candidate must have: 1) a doctoral degree in Social Work or a related field (late-stage ABD applicants will be considered; completion of the doctoral degree by hire date is required); 2) a CSWE-accredited master’s degree in social work; 3) evidence of strong potential for outstanding contribution to the School’s undergraduate and graduate teaching and research missions; 4) two years post-MSW professional practice experience; 5) evidence of a productive, fundable research program; 6) excellent written and oral communication skills. |
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This listing expires on: 12/16/2025 |
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