Social Work (Clinical), Tenure-Track Faculty

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Murfreesboro, TN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Social Work (Clinical) 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 clinical social work practice paid or volunteer experience is required. The applicant must clearly identify their post-masters social work practice experience in the curriculum vitae which may include practice with individuals families or groups. Applicants should include specific dates (month and year) and indicate full-time or part-time on the curriculum vitae to document the required work experience.

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 clinical practice and research experience in areas of social work such as military and veterans children and families trauma older adults or integrated behavioral and physical health and wellness positive aging and age-friendly communities within an interdisciplinary perspective and scope will receive special addition applicants with at least one (1) year of experience teaching in a higher education setting will receive special consideration.

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:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical dental vision and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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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 .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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

Job TitleSocial Work (Clinical) Tenure-Track FacultyDepartmentSocial WorkUniversity ExpectationMTSU 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 d...
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