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Social Work Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | I02460

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence, such as recent teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or a teaching portfolio using the documents tab.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. The application deadline is January 5, 2026.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I02460

Classification Title Social Work Assistant Professor/Tenure Track

Working Title Social Work Assistant Professor | Tenure Track | I02460

Employee Group Faculty

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Location Main Campus

Department Public Health

Pay Rate

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

This position requires teaching 4 classes with a maximum of 3 preparations. Some evening or online teaching may be required. Five hours of office hours are required per week. In addition, the faculty member is required to engage in various scholarly activities and provide service to the University. Position is a nine month appointment.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track position Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Department of Psychology, Social Work, and Recreation Therapy. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in our BSSW and MSW programs. Responsibilities also include conducting scholarly research in community and organizational practice; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and performing service to the department, the university, and the community as appropriate.

Slippery Rock University is a premier four-year, public university offering more than 150 profession-focused and industry-aligned undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs.

As a leading regional comprehensive institution with a broad array of accredited programs serving more than 8,000 students, SRU is continually recognized for its quality, innovation and affordability. The University has been named a “Best Mid-Atlantic College” by The Princeton Review and “Best Regional Universities” by U.S. News & World Report.

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, SRU is a leading member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. It is known for its inclusive community, hands-on learning experiences and dedication to preparing students for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.

Minimum Qualifications

Appointment to the position requires a Ph.D. or DSW in Social Work or a related field, as well as an MSW from a CSWE -accredited university and at least one academic year (9 months) of relevant college-level teaching experience (full- or part-time).

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching excellence, such as recent teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or a teaching portfolio using the documents tab.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. The application deadline is January 5, 2026.