University Faculty Social Work

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title:

University Faculty Social Work

Requisition Number: F00489P

The Social Work Program at Weber State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor, opening in Fall 2026. This position is a nine‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track faculty appointment with a primary assignment in the Master of Social Work Program, which has been granted accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The position involves graduate teaching responsibilities across the curriculum within an advanced clinical social work practice framework, as well as instruction in the department’s undergraduate program as needed. The teaching emphasis in this position will include the foundations of social work, human behavior in the social environment (HBSE), practice‑informed research, and research‑informed practice, as well as behavioral health, macro practice, and clinical practice theory and methods.

Other responsibilities include student advising, committee assignments, professional activities, presentations, publications, and community service.

• A PhD in Social Work or a related field (ABD with completion of dissertation by spring 2027 will be considered)
• An MSW from a CSWE‑accredited program
• A minimum of five years post‑MSW practice experience (paid)
• Eligibility for clinical social work license (LCSW) in the state of Utah

• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence in a variety of subject areas in graduate and undergraduate social work curricula (experience teaching in a classroom in a CSWE‑accredited social work department preferred)
• A commitment to excellence in scholarship, teaching, advising, and student development
• An interest in creative program development
• The ability to work in a collegial manner with social work faculty members and faculty from other disciplines across campus
• Teaching and practice experience with Latinx clients, communities, and/or organizations is highly valued

Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time

10/30/2025

Open Until Filled

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes excellent benefits
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To be considered for this position, complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one‑page teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, and three academic/professional references.

For more information, contact Dr. Corina Segovia‑Tadehara at ctadehara
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Screening of applications will begin November 30, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University, a part of the Utah System of Higher Education, is located in Ogden, Utah, in the northern part of the State at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is part of the Department of Social Work and Gerontology and is housed in the College of Social Science and Education (the undergraduate social work program has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1974). The MSW program employs a harm reduction framework, focusing on the…