Assistant Professor-Social Work

Job Overview

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith invites applications for a full‑time Faculty – Non‑Tenure position in the Social Work Department. The role is a 9‑month appointment and reports to the Program Director.

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• Department:
  Social Work
• Institution Name:
  University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
• Type of Position:
  Faculty – Non‑Tenure
• Workstudy Position:
  No
• Job Type: Regular
• Sponsorship Available:
  No

Fort Smith, Arkansas. Nestled along the Arkansas River, the city offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty with a welcoming community and modern amenities.

The position includes teaching courses, conducting scholarly and creative research, student advisement, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching responsibilities encompass a variety of web‑based platforms, evening, and weekend courses. Additional duties include participation in faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and professional development activities.

• Teach a diversity of BSW program courses; develop and design new curricula and use a variety of presentation formats.
• Provide student advising.
• Engage in professional development and service opportunities with the university and community professional organizations.
• Attend and participate in all faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and other required events.
• Conduct scholarly and creative activities in field(s) of expertise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Maintain a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, exhibiting leadership, and ensuring consistent on‑time attendance.

• Ability to teach variety of courses in diverse formats including full‑online, evenings, and weekends.
• Diverse knowledge in the broad field of social work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups within a team.
• Success in student learning using instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles.

Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program; knowledge of CSWE standards; minimum two years of post‑MSW professional practice experience; teaching and practice experience consistent with preparing students for generalist social work practice; experience with technology in the classroom and online course modules preferred. Substitutions may be made for part of these requirements.

Prior faculty and teaching experience preferred but not required.

Salary of $57,000 and up, commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume
• Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)

HR 479‑788‑7080

Working Relationships:
Interaction with the Program Director, Field Director, and other adjunct and full‑time faculty is required. Employees supervise no subordinates.

Special Job Dimensions:
The job is primarily performed in an office/classroom setting. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required. The position requires regular computer use and may involve walking, standing, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.

Background Check Requirements:
Criminal Background Check and MVR Check are required.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. The University is a Title IX coordinator and complies with Title IX requirements. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.