Social Work (Sport or Specialized Practice Area), Tenure-Track Faculty
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Social Work (Sport or Specialized Practice Area) Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Social Work
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching robust research/creative activity and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (#168090) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. As an R2 university MTSU values teaching research and service. The start date for the position is August 1 2026.
The successful candidate will be highly engaged in research and community service and pursue interdisciplinary collaboration with potential for external funding and contracts. The department expects a collaborative engaged student-centered approach to performance and responsibilities. For more information about the Department of Social Work please visit Education
A terminal degree (PhD DSW or equivalent) in social work AND a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program are required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
An equivalent of two (2) years of post-masters social work practice paid or volunteer experience is required. The post-masters social work practice experience must be clearly identified in the curriculum vitae and may include practice with athletes in settings supporting sport social work practice or with individuals families groups or communities. Applicants should include specific dates (month and year) and indicate full-time or part-time on the curriculum vitae to verify that the required work experience has been obtained.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Licensed or license-eligible at the Master of Social Work level is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:
- Practice and research experience in sport social work.
- Certifications or certificates in sports social work.
- Demonstrated evidence or strong potential for securing external funding for research or community engagement.
- One (1) year of experience teaching in a higher education setting.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Sylvester Lamin at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women minorities individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:11/09/2025
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