Assistant Professor
Troy University
Posted 6+ months ago
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | F1014P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Assistant Professor |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | Social Work - Troy |
| Division | College of Health Sciences |
| Campus | Troy |
| Faculty Rank | Assistant Professor |
| If Faculty position | 10 Month |
| Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? | Tenure Track |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Assistant Professor position in Social Work is a full-time, tenure-track faculty role within the CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work program at Troy University’s Main Campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching across the generalist social work curriculum, including courses such as Human Behavior in the Social Environment (HBSE), Social Policy, Direct Practice, and/or Research Methods. This position emphasizes excellence in teaching, with a focus on employing innovative, evidence-informed instructional strategies and delivery methods. The candidate will contribute to curriculum development and will support the continued development of web-based and hybrid educational materials that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Additional responsibilities include engaging in research and scholarship in the field of social work, pursuing grant writing opportunities, and providing academic advising and mentorship to students. The candidate is also expected to actively participate in departmental service activities, program assessment and accreditation efforts, and provide service to the university and the broader community. |
| In Class Teaching Percentage | |
| Online Teaching Percentage | |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. MSW from a CSWE Accredited Program 2. DSW, Ph.D., ABD, or doctoral degree in a related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Prior university teaching experience 2. Able to publish in peer reviewed journals 3. Interested in writing proposals for external funding |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | To be determined |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | None |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 06/11/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Academic Term Position Will Begin | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/44446 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
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| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
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- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work AND an earned doctorate (or ABD) in a related field?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3