Assistant Professor School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Social Work
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Division of Social Work
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Assistant Professor
The Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work at Texas Womans University (TWU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor Tenure Track position starting in -. This position is based at the Denton campus conveniently located 40 miles north of the bustling Dallas/Fort Worth area. The Division offering both bachelors and masters degrees in Social Work is part of the School of Social Work Psychology and Philosophy within the College of Arts and Sciences.
TWU holds a distinguished place in higher education as the nations largest public university primarily for women founded in 1901. It champions a robust liberal arts and sciences education alongside specialized and professional programs in business nursing health sciences social sciences and education. As a historically womens institution TWU is proud to be ranked among the top ten American universities for diverse student populations and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The College of Arts and Sciences represents over thirty-five percent of TWUs total student body which exceeds 17000 graduate and undergraduate students equipping them for success in a global world. For more information about TWU please visit.
The Position
The selected candidate will have a range of responsibilities including teaching both face-to-face and online courses establishing a research agenda mentoring and advising students and contributing service to the program school university and professional community. Other duties may include working closely with the Practicum Coordinator in the management of the BSW and MSW field education programs.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate a commitment to collaborative work. Additionally the candidate should possess a proven track record or show considerable promise for developing an active research program and securing external funding.
Required Qualifications:
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
A minimum of two years post-MSW professional practice experience.
A Doctorate in Social Work or a closely related field is preferred.
At least three years of teaching experience in a CSWE-accredited social work program including the development and delivery of online and hybrid courses.
Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with students faculty and community partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a related field will also be considered.
- Experience working in or with university-based field education programs and/or academic administration.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter curriculum vitae copy of graduate transcripts and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to (e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number). Specific questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Brandi Felderhoff ()
Texas Womans University an AA/EEO employer provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected category class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidates ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Womans University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25 federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558 enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service but knowingly and willfully fail to do so you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status you can contact the Selective Service System at or.
Employment Type
Full-Time
