• Assistant Professor, Social Work

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    The Western Kentucky University Department of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor. The position responsibilities include but not limited to teaching diverse courses; conducting and disseminating original research; applying for grants; engaging in program, university, professional, and community service; advising and mentoring students. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on administrative discretion and institutional needs. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

    Job Requirements:

    + Earned a Doctorate in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program, or a related field. ABD candidates who successfully defend their dissertation by August 2026 will also be considered.

    + Earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program

    + Is eligible for social work licensure and has a minimum of two years of post-MSW direct practice experience.

    + Teaching experience at the college/university level, particularly within a CSWE-accredited Social Work program.

    + Demonstrates proficiency engaging with individuals across multiple cultures, disciplines, and educational/professional backgrounds, and is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration.

    + Actively contributes to an inclusive and equitable learning environment, has a developed and well-defined teaching philosophy, and evidenced record of teaching effectiveness.

    + Engaged in meaningful service within the community, university/college, or profession.

    + Can articulate a well-defined and focused research agenda in the field with a demonstrated interest in student centered applied scholarship that actively seeks funding and leads to sustainable peer reviewed publication and dissemination.

    Additional Information:

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

    Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

     

    Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

     

    Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

     

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