Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor

Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor (Req #) is a 9‑month tenure‑line academic appointment. The position will start in August 2026 and is located in Fairfax, VA.

• Position:
  Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor (Req #)
• Location:
  
  Fairfax, VA
• Classification: 9‑month Instructional Faculty
• Full‑time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
• Workplace Type:
  On Site Required
• Sponsorship Eligibility:
  Not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Salary:
  Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Criminal Background Check:
  Yes
• Opening on:
  Jan 12 2026

• College of Public Health

The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistic humanוש health and well‑being by engaging with diverse populations across various systems and throughout the life course. Our internationally recognized faculty bring research expertise in key areas such as substance use, mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, gerontology, family functioning, and child development. The department has a long‑standing tradition of faculty‑student‑community research collaborations that strengthen both social work education and practice.

The department is at the forefront of research and training the next generation of social workers using evidence‑based practices and leveraging cutting‑edge methodologies, including digital technology, computing techniques, creative arts, and trauma‑informed holistic approaches to promote community‑engaged research and interventions. The department has a strong culture of research collaboration among faculty members within the department and across the College of Public Health.

The George Mason University Department of Social Work seeks an accomplished Assistant or Associate Professor to join our department in August 2026. We are looking for a public health integer social worker focused on prevention and/or implementation science within the content areas of integrated health, mental Offering health and/or trauma‑related conditions that complement the department's existing portfolio. This is a 9‑month tenure‑line academic year appointment for candidates with a strong record of scholarly productivity commensurate with rank, a successful record of extramural funding or demonstration of ability to earn extramural funding, teaching excellence, and a commitment to public health and баргузор practice, education, and research.

• Teaching:
  • Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in person, online, and/or hybrid; and
  Mentors graduate and undergraduate students.

• Terminal degree, earned Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) from an accredited institution in Social Work or related field;
• Demonstrated experience conducting research;
• Strong research trajectory (e.g., refereed publications and extramural research grant funding), commensurate with rank;
• Ability to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
• Ability to conduct research;
• Ability and potential to participate in professional and community service; and
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing mempunyai proposal for external funding.

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program;
• Post-MSW practice experience (generally 2 or more years);
• Experience as extramurally funded investigator;
• Candidates for Associate Professor ideally will have an established and funded line of research and experience with mentoring across the academic spectrum (e.g., graduate students, junior faculty); and
• Ability to teach a range of direct practice/clinical courses for BSW/MSW students.

For full consideration, applicants must apply’escur

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Social Work Tenure - Line Assistant or Associate Professor (Req #) at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, one of which is a most recent supervisor, and provide
1) a cover letter of interest,
2) CV,
3) research statement of interests and goals,
4) statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and
5) one published article representing scholarly focus.

Posting Open Date:
January 12 2026. For Full Consideration, Apply by:
February 9 2026. Open Until Filled:
Yes.