Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work

Description

The Behavioral Sciences Department at Freed-Hardeman University and the Social Work Program invite applications for a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant/associate level in the Department of Behavioral Sciences beginning in August 2026. As a core faculty member, the assistant/associate professor in this position is responsible for teaching courses within the Social Work program, engaging in scholarly activity, and conducting committee work as assigned.

Requirements

• Teaches courses within the Behavioral Sciences and the Social Work program with a total load of twenty-seven hours per academic year (approximately 7 courses per year).
• Participates in student recruitment activities and assignments.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to social work knowledge and practice.
• Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week for student availability.
• Engages in scholarly research or other creative achievement activities.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Implements collaborative decision-making and confidentiality within relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility.
• Conducts servant leadership in the community. 
• Abides by all University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of job requirements.
• Active member in good standing of the church of Christ.
• Applicants are required to hold an earned master’s degree in social work, a doctorate in social work or closely related field is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in direct social work practice.
• State licensure in social work is strongly preferred.
• Experience in teaching at the collegiate level is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty, staff members, and students.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning is preferred. Commitment to ongoing scholarship is required.

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.