Position Function:
Associate Professor in Social Work.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The department has nearly 100 undergraduate social work majors (BSW), plus majors in criminology (BS) and sociology (BS, MS, Ph.D.). The department has strong ties to the African American Studies Program, Gender Studies Program, the Social Science Research Center, the National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center, and the Southern Rural Development Center. http://www.sociology.msstate.edu
Area of Specialization:
Social Work
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be committed to teaching/developing a variety of courses, conducting scholarly research, and engaging in service activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of the Ph.D. in social work or a related field and the MSW from a CSWE-accredited program are required. Applicants must have at least two years of social work practice experience, be able to teach across the curriculum, and demonstrate leadership potential.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. In the cover letter, applicants should address their experience with and commitment to upholding social work’s mission and values, as well as their research agenda and teaching interests. Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dana Dillard (dd1742@msstate.edu), Subject Line: Social Work Search.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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