Assistant Professor of Social Work (Two Open Positions)
Description
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Closing Date:
09/16/2026
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
No
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Job Type:
Regular
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Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Yes
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
School of Social Work
Department's Website:
https://socialwork.uark.edu
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Summary of Job Duties:
The School of Social Work in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for 2 tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
These Assistant Professors of Social Work positions are 9-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty positions. The successful candidates will complement existing strengths within the School of Social Work, housed within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and demonstrate an aptitude for conducting research leading to publication, engaging in scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus.
This is an in-person position. The School of Social Work offers both face-to-face and online courses, and extensive in-person and online engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department:
The School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas, housed within the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, advances social, economic, and environmental justice through excellence in education, research, and community engagement. As part of Arkansas' land-grant institution, the School prepares ethical, competent, and evidence-informed social work practitioners committed to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities across Arkansas, the Ozark region, nationally, and globally.
The School offers fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs, delivering rigorous curricula across traditional face-to-face and online learning platforms. Our faculty lead dynamic research programs in areas such as rural health disparities, health equity, child welfare, aging, the criminal justice system, macro policy analysis, and behavioral health. The School emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, robust community partnerships, and student-centered mentorship in an academic environment that values research excellence and applied practice.
We are dedicated to fostering a community of competent and ethical social work leader-practitioners. Through student-centered experiential learning, rigorous research, and committed community engagement, we prepare our students to become advocates for social and economic justice and equity. Our program integrates classroom knowledge with real-world application. We aim to empower social workers who will enhance the quality of life for all individuals, families, and communities both within Arkansas and globally, believing that through our efforts, Arkansas can truly be a land of opportunity for all.
Duties will include:
- 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
- 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
- 20% Academic Service Activities
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD considered, provided doctorate is completed prior to the start date)
- Eligible for social work licensure in Arkansas
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in university-level teaching
- Demonstrated potential for developing a strong, sustainable research agenda and securing external funding
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of post-MSW practice experience
- Demonstrated track record of community-engaged research or interdisciplinary collaboration
- Record of successful publication and/or external funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas of position focus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Deep knowledge of social work history, ethics, theory, and macro/micro practice frameworks.
- Strong commitment to effective pedagogical practices and student mentoring.
- Practical literacy in modern educational technologies (including LMS platforms and synchronous video conferencing).
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Additional Information:
This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Res