What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Social Work position at usm?
Special Instructions to
Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 15th and continue until the position
is filled. Applications should be submitted to jobs.usm.edu. Please contact Michelle
Brazeal (michelle.brazeal@usm.edu) to inquire about the position.
A completed application
will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths and qualifications for the
position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references, 4) a statement
of teaching philosophy, 5) a research statement, and 6) official academic
transcripts. Please limit the teaching philosophy and research statements to no
more than two pages in length per statement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The School of Social Work
at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for three, full-time, tenure-track Assistant
Professor positions beginning August 2026.
These 9-month faculty positions will be based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, while some teaching assignments may take place on our Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, Mississippi.These positions will teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in an active research agenda that contributes to the profession, and support the School, College, and University through service.
The
selected candidate will become part of a faculty dedicated to developing highly
skilled graduates equipped to serve all communities, spanning rural, urban,
and suburban areas in the Gulf-South region. We create dynamic classrooms where
critical thinking thrives through hands-on, student-centered learning. Faculty
members maintain active research programs in childhood obesity, geriatric
workforce development, human trafficking, integrated health, and reproductive
justice while providing training in evidence-based practices.
Faculty are expected to
teach in both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW)
programs. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredits both degree
programs.
More
information about our school can be found at https://www.usm.edu/social-work
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in both the BSW and MSW programs.
- Maintain an active research/scholarship agenda.
- Pursue external funding that supports scholarship.
- Engage in service to the School, university, community, and field of social work.
- Mentor students in their academic, research, and service interests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.