F0413 - The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
F0413 - The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
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Title: F0413 - The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
State Role Title: FACULTY
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location:Norfolk State University
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
JOB DESCRIPTION
Norfolk State University invites applications for a tenure-track position for anAssistant/Associate Professor of Social Work in The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. Candidates are required to possess an MSW from a CSWE accredited Social Work Program and to have earned a terminal degree (PhD DSW) in social work or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered. The candidate selected is expected to demonstrate and engage in scholarship; provide evidence or potential for exemplary teaching (33 teaching load); serve as a professional advisor; provide dissertation support to doctoral students and engage in service at the university community regional and national levels. We are open to candidates that can teach various courses across academic programs. This is a full-time on-site tenure-track position (nine-month) beginning January or August 2026. For the best consideration please apply by September 1 2025.
*****This position opened on July 17 2025. There is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.*******
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University offers a BSW MSW(online and in-person) and PhD (online and in-person) in Social Work. The School of SocialWork enrolls nearly 400 exemplary students and employs nearly 30 talented faculty and staff. The School of Social Work faculty produce scholarly work in the areas of child welfare health mental health military social work macro/community practice LGBTQ spirituality and selfcare. Since 2021 the School of Social Work has received nearly $2 million dollars in grants and contracts.
ABOUT NORFOLK STATE
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral granting institutioncommitted to transforming students lives through exemplary teaching research and service. The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs completed by a diverse and robust liberal arts program. The University enrolls 6000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports and eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years and our highly decorated marching band participated in the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena CA.
EEO Statement
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
- DSW or PhD in Social Work or PhD in a related field. ABD candidates will be considered.
Terminal degree is required at the time of employment. - Teaching experience and/or evidence of research and scholarly activity.
Additional Considerations
- Experience in teaching Social Work courses at undergraduate or graduate level especially in the areas of psychopathology and human behavior.
- Experience in grantsmanship and research that is commensurate with employment at the rank of assistant/associate professor.
- Experience in online teaching preferably using Blackboard Ultra.
- Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of
historically disadvantaged populations.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form)
or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or rsum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify
in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Kirstin Swedburg Ericksen Associate Dean and Professor
Phone:
Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone:
Email: Emailed material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Employment Type
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