Tenure Track Professor of BSW

Position: Open Rank Tenure Track Professor of BSW
Location: Athens

Job Category Faculty Position Title Open Rank Tenure Track Professor of BSW Working Title Open Rank Tenure Track Professor of BSW Scheduled Hours Per Week Salary FLSA Status Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

Concord University's Department of Social Work invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, open-rank tenure track faculty position in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, beginning Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic and student-centered educator committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and scholarly engagement.

The Department of Social Work has offered the BSW program since 1976. The BSW program is currently completing reaffirmation with the 2022 EPAS and has been accredited by the CSWE since its inception in 1974.

The successful candidate will teach across the BSW curriculum, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, engage in scholarly and professional activities, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. The expected teaching load is twelve-credit hours per semester.

The position also involves mentoring students, supporting field education, and contributing to the program's ongoing accreditation efforts.

We are seeking a high-energy faculty member with an enthusiasm for teaching, intellectual vigor, strong human relations and communication abilities, and a demonstrated record of post MSW practice for at least two-years. The individual should adhere to NASW values and ethics and be strongly committed working with non-traditional rural students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in social work, human behavior, and policy. The expected teaching load is twelve-credit hours per semester.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the department and university, as well as with the regional community; engage in advising activities; teach assigned courses in the undergraduate program; engage in scholarly activity; provide service to the institution, profession, and community; assist in program changes that are aligned with best practices and CSWE standards; and, participate in program accreditation requirements and activities.

All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, an on-going program of research, publication, and/or other professional activities designed to enrich student learning and service to the community and profession. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service to the department, college, and university level is also required.

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Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education Master's Required Licenses/Certification

* Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program (required)

* Doctorate in Social Work or related field (PhD, DSW, EdD) preferred or in progress

* Possesses a Social Work License or be licensable in West Virginia

Required Skills

* Adherence to NASW ethical principles and standards

* Demonstrated potential for scholarly research, publication, or professional development

* Willingness to participate in service to the department, university, and community

* Ability to mentor and advise students, including support for field education

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners

* Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas)

* Comfort with technology-enhanced instruction (e.g., hybrid, online, or remote teaching)

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed At least two-years practice experience post MSW Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Information

Concord University is a small liberal arts college located in scenic Athens, WV near Pipestem State Park. Our campus offers a close-knit academic community and a beautiful rural setting that fosters engaged teaching, scholarship, and collegial collaboration. Our rural location provides a welcoming community with opportunities for meaningful faculty-student interaction inside and outside the classroom.

Application Process

Applicants should submit

* Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and research interests

* Curriculum vitae

* Evidence of teaching (student evaluations or other documentation if available)

* Contact information for three professional references

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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