Assistant Professor of Social Work

Assistant Professor of Social Work

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor position in the Department of Social Work, College of Health and Human Development. The appointment will begin in Fall 2026. CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and a minority‑serving institution with a Hispanic‑Serving Institution designation. CSUF is committed to student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department of Social Work offers a generalist curriculum with three focal areas:
Child Welfare, Community Mental Health, and Aging. The department seeks one tenure‑track faculty member with expertise in Social Welfare and/or Public Policy or Social Welfare Policy Practice who can support one or more elements of the program. Teaching social welfare policy courses is the primary goal; applicants with experience teaching social science research are also encouraged. The successful candidate will contribute to the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social welfare policy and related subjects.
• Conduct independent research and write scholarly publications; seek external funding commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
• Advise students and serve on departmental and university‑wide committees.
• Participate in the department’s life, including service and outreach activities.

• PhD in social welfare, social work, or a related field; ABDs must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of the ability to conduct independent research.
• Commitment and willingness to seek external funding.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a culturally diverse group of students, staff, faculty, and community.

• Research and/or teaching experience in Social Welfare and/or Public Policy or Policy Practice.
• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE‑accredited institution.
• Two years post‑MSW social work practice experience.
• Previous university‑level teaching experience.
• Record of publication commensurate with career status.

• Letter of interest relating your experience to the qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words). This statement should showcase your professional experience, intellectual commitments, and willingness to create an academic environment supportive of all students, including those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
• Three references; contact information for each.

Application review begins immediately. All materials must be received by October 1, 2025. The position is open until filled.

The College of Health & Human Development (HHD) provides exemplary education, research, and community outreach related to health, development, and lifelong well‑being. The Social Work Program educates emerging professionals for practice with vulnerable, marginalized, and underrepresented populations, emphasizing social justice, evidence‑based practice, and community engagement.

The Assistant Professor classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly, with the anticipated hiring range $6,908 to $7,047 per month.

Comprehensive benefits include health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‑waiver; access to campus childcare; and a defined‑benefit retirement through the state system. For a detailed description, visit .

• Position holder is a mandated reporter under California law and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.
• Background check is required before formal offer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
• California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H‑1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Fullerton is compliant with Title IX and provides non‑discrimination on the basis of gender or sex. For more information, see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..