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Texas State University

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Social Work

Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079

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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Social Work

Position Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Social Work

Posting Number: 2026052TTL

Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Social Work

Position Description Texas State School of

Social Work

invites applications for two (2) full-time nine-month faculty positions including one at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor and one at the rank of associate professor. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate social work students on campus and online; developing new courses; conducting research, with the expectation of obtaining external funding and publishing in top tier journals; involving students in research; and participating in appropriate service activities at all levels. Collectively, this position includes teaching, scholarship, and professional, school, and university service.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate social work students on campus and online.

Develop new courses and contribute to program development.

Conduct research with the expectation of obtaining external funding and publishing in top tier journals.

Involve students in research and participate in appropriate service activities at all levels.

Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and professional, school, and university service.

Required Qualifications

Earned DSW or Ph.D. in social work or related field. For assistant professor applicants, those with ABD status will be considered but doctorate must be awarded prior to the start date.

Scholarly record consistent with the anticipated faculty rank.

Experience conducting research related to one or more social work issues.

Experience teaching at the university level in the classroom or field education.

Associate Professor – Required Qualifications

Earned DSW or Ph.D. in social work or related field.

Scholarly record consistent with the anticipated faculty rank.

Experience conducting research related to one or more social work issues.

Experience teaching at the university level in the classroom or field education.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.

Post-graduate practice experience in social work or related field.

Postdoctoral or Other Advanced Professional Training related to Teaching, Research, and Service.

Demonstrated evidence of campus and community engagement.

Evidence of recent publications in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.

Experience with external funding and/or plans for securing external funding to support their research agenda.

Two years of experience in social work practice or related fields.

Associate Professor – Additional Qualifications

Graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.

Post-graduate practice experience in social work or related field.

Experience working in a PhD granting department; to include mentoring doctoral students and teaching courses at the doctoral level.

Postdoctoral or Other Advanced Professional Training related to Teaching, Research, and Service.

Demonstrated evidence of campus and community engagement.

Evidence of recent publications in indexed and peer-reviewed journals.

Experience applying for external funding, including grants, and evidence of success in securing external funding.

Two years of experience in social work practice or related fields.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54344

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by

November 30, 2025 :

A current vita.

A cover letter describing experience and fit with both the required and preferred aspects of the position and to which rank you are applying.

Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

A teaching and a research statement.

Three references in which we will request letters of recommendation.

Selected candidates for interview will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Application Start Date Proposed Start Date: 8/16/26

Posting and Review Dates Posting Date: 10/15/2025

Review Date: 11/30/2025

Close Date: 11/30/2025

Open Until Filled? No

Legal Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.

Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from

Talent Acquisition

will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Ph.D. in social work or related field or ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date?

Yes, I have a Ph.D. in social work or related field.

Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.

No.

* Please select the rank you are applying for.

Assistant Professor

Associate Professor

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

InsideHigherEd.com

HigherEdJobs.com

Diverse Issues in Higher Education

InsightintoDiversity.com

Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas

Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral

Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)

* Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable)

* Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.

Yes

No

* Do you have a CSWE-accredited master's in social work degree with a minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience?

Yes, I have a CSWE-accredited master's in social work degree with a minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience

No, I do not have a CSWE-accredited master's in social work degree with a minimum of two years of post-MSW professional practice experience

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