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The School of Social Work (SSW) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University invites applications for two full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor positions, with 9 month appointments beginning August 16, 2026. This is a teaching-focused role whose primary responsibilities include excellence in instruction, course and curriculum development, student mentorship, service to the School and community, and active engagement in School activities and governance.

A successful candidate will be able to teach a substantial course load within our BSW and MSW programs across modalities, mentor students and adjunct instructors, contribute to program assessment and accreditation-related activities, and participate actively in School life through committee service, program events, and other collaborative initiatives. Teaching will occur in person at ASU’s Phoenix-area campuses and online, both asynchronously and synchronously via Zoom.

ASU’s School of Social Work is one of the largest and most comprehensive social work programs in the country, serving more than 2,700 students across multiple locations, including downtown Phoenix, West Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma, as well as through synchronous and asynchronous online programs. The School’s educational programs include in-person, online asynchronous and online synchronous BSW and MSW programs, with MSW concentrations in Advanced Generalist, Advanced Direct Practice, and Policy, Administration and Community Practice.

The School is ranked #20 among MSW programs (U.S. News & World Report) and #11 in research productivity (National Science Foundation).

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to addressing the needs and strengths of communities across Arizona and the Southwest, including Hispanic, Indigenous, borderland, and other historically underserved populations. Faculty in the School frequently engage in interdisciplinary community partnerships with public agencies, health systems, and nonprofit organizations to inform policy, advance social justice, and improve service delivery.

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, is home to the School of Social Work and three other schools focused on strengthening communities and advancing public service. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, community partnerships, and innovative solutions to address pressing social challenges across Arizona and beyond.

ASU’s location in the Southwest, combined with its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), provides a distinctive context for scholarship focused on varied populations and pressing regional and global issues. Recognized as the most innovative university in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report), ASU also ranks #1 in global impact (Times Higher Education) and #1 in sustainability (STARS tracking system).

For more information about the School of Social Work, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, and Arizona State University, please visit:

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All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

• Teach BSW and MSW courses in person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous formats (typically four per semester).
• Actively mentor and engage with students in person and online.
• Collaborate closely with full-time and part-time faculty in course development and delivery.
• Lead and contribute to course and curriculum development aligned with CSWE requirements and program learning…