Professor of Social Work

Job Details

Department:  Social Work
Job Type:  Faculty
Status:  Exempt
Deadline:  Until Filled

Applications available at jobs.asbury.edu

 

Job Details:

POSITION: The CSWE-accredited Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) Program, within the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at Asbury University, invites applications and nominations for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Social Work beginning August 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 24 credit hours in an academic year (introductory and upper-level courses; in-seat and online)
• Advise social work majors
• Serve on assigned university committees
• Provide leadership and active participation in spiritual life activities on campus

ACADEMIC RANK: Academic rank at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level commensurate with experience. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field (with MSW) is preferred
  • ABD candidates will be considered
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with LCSW (Five years of practice experience)
• Deep commitment to the integration of the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and social work education
  • Evidence of personal commitment to Jesus Christ, active involvement in the local church, and community engagement that integrates biblical and NASW values
• Evidence of pedagogical skills (in-seat and online) and scholarship
• Ability to teach beginning and advanced courses
• Ability to design Social Work courses (in-seat and online)
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CSWE accreditation, specifically program assessment, curriculum development, and course design
• Higher education teaching experience in social work practice
• Micro/clinical experience with diverse populations
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS)

INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT: Asbury University is an independent, Christian, liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In our desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from diverse ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support, and adhere to University policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.