<p>Job Summary</p> <p>The School of Social Work in the College of Health at Cleveland State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 17, 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus appointment with summer employment possible.</p> <p>We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as social work practice with children and families, community organizing and advocacy, systems and policy change, and health-related social work. The position includes primary teaching responsibilities in both web-based and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a standard teaching load of six courses per academic year. The successful candidate must also have an active research agenda and expect to participate in standard university and community service activities.</p> <p>The School of Social Work at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled in our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The school educates a diverse student body from various geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and offers an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment.</p> <p>The College of Health was formed in 2022 and encompasses the following academic units: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences/Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.</p> <p>CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university; </li><li>Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field - Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2026. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor; </li><li>Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience; </li><li>Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (BSW and MSW) and; </li><li>Eligibility for social work licensure. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Record of publications in scholarly journals; </li><li>Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; </li><li>Teaching experience in both face-to-face and web-based courses; </li><li>Research interests in various areas such as social work practice with children and families, community organizing and advocacy, systems and policy change, and health-related social work and; </li><li>Current possession of social work licensure. </li></ul>