Department of Social Work - Tenure-Line Associate or Full Professor

Department: College of Public Health

Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty

Job Category: Instructional Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Department of Social Work is dedicated to advancing holistic human health and well-being by engaging with diverse populations across various systems and throughout the life course. Our internationally recognized faculty bring expertise in key areas such as substance use, mental health, family and sexual violence prevention, aging, immigration, and sexual health. The department has a long-standing tradition of faculty-student-community research collaborations that strengthen both social work education and practice. Supported by grants like the HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) and Workforce Resiliency Training Program, the department is at the forefront of training the next generation of social workers using evidence-based practices. The department leverages cutting-edge methodologies, including digital technology, computing techniques, creative arts, and trauma-informed holistic approaches to promote community-engaged research and interventions. Offering both BSW and MSW programs – including a fully online MSW option – our curriculum is rooted in social justice, and it provides students with foundational generalist knowledge. We emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparedness for diverse roles in clinical, organizational, and community settings. Situated within the College of Public Health, our students benefit from unique interprofessional and interdisciplinary opportunities, which deepen their understanding of the root causes of social issues and help shape their career trajectories. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through partnerships with over 300 practicum sites across the nation and are invited to collaborate with faculty on impactful research through initiatives like the Social Work integrative Research Lab (SWiRL). Located in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the department offers an ideal environment to engage with diverse populations and to influence social change at the local, regional, and national levels. Further information about the department may be found at https://socialwork.gmu.edu.

About the Position:

The Department of Social Work Associate or Full Professor position will start August 2025, as a 9-month tenure-line academic year appointment. The incumbent should have a strong record of scholarly productivity, including a successful record of extramural funding, teaching excellence, and a demonstrated commitment to antiracism and anti-oppressive practice, education, and research. Candidates with substantive research expertise in health care or public health social work, youth and young adult mental health services, trauma, disabilities, or other emerging social issues are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in-person, online, and/or hybrid and mentors graduate students;
• Conducts research, publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals, and pursues external funding;
• Provides mentorship for junior tenure-track faculty; and
• Provides leadership and service in support of the department, college, university, and community. 

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a related field (PhD or Doctorate);
• Demonstrated experience conducting research;
• Strong research trajectory (e.g., refereed publications and extramural research grant funding), commensurate with rank;
• Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Ability to conduct research;
• Ability and potential to participate in professional and community service; and
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing research proposals for external funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program;
• 2+ years of post-MSW practice experience; 
• Experience as extramurally funded investigator;
• Candidates for Associate and Full Professor ideally will have an established and funded line of research and experience with mentoring across the academic spectrum (e.g., graduate students, junior faculty); and
• Ability to teach a range of direct practice/clinical courses for BSW/MSW students.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Department of Social Work - Tenure-Line Associate or Full Professor (Req #10001732) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, including one from the most recent supervisor, and provide 1) a cover letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) research statement of interests and goals, 4) statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and 5) one published article representing scholarly focus.

Posting Open Date: 09/19/2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  10/31/2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes