Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW/BSW Programs

Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW/BSW Programs

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706661

Closing: 12/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University invites
applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Social Work at
the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Appointments will
begin in August 2027.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to
the continued growth and development of UVU's Bachelor of Social
Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Both programs
are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE).

UVU's social work programs provide effective instruction and
mentorship to students with varied educational backgrounds and life
experiences; maintain a respectful, professional, and
student-centered learning environment; use teaching practices and
course materials appropriate to the course learning outcomes and
applicable accreditation standards; and work professionally with
students, colleagues, and community partners.

The successful candidate will collaborate with social work faculty
in developing and establishing curriculum, activities, processes,
resources, and policies that support student development of social
work knowledge, skills, and values. The appointee's workload
expectations will be teaching (80%), research (10%), and
institutional service (10%). The position carries a teaching load
of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year, typically 12
credits per semester (4/4).

UVU offers extensive resources and professional-development
workshops to support and enhance teaching effectiveness. The
successful candidate will use pedagogical approaches that promote
student engagement, establish measurable course learning
objectives, and assess student learning through written
assignments, oral and/or skills-based assessments, examinations,
and other appropriate evaluation methods.

The successful candidate will collaborate professionally with
faculty and staff to support the well-being and continued
development of the social work programs, the Department of Social
and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Humanities and Social
Sciences, Utah Valley University, and its students and employees. A
commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and student success is
essential

The successful candidate is expected to uphold the professional
mission, purpose, and ethics of the social work profession and
comply with applicable university policies and legal
requirements.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the Social Work Discipline.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study with

measurable objectives and student outcomes for each course taught.
Prepares all instructional materials (to include course syllabi,
exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, and other materials) in
electronic and paper formats. Maintains and submits accurate and
current records concerning student accountability, attendance, and
performance. Maintains office hours and upholds a student-centered
approach to education.

• University and community service.
• Research and scholarly projects.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Doctoral degree in social work (PhD, DSW) or related

discipline, master's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program,
and two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to social work education, including

preparation of students/supervisees for ethical, competent, and
effective professional practice.

• Evidence of effective teaching, training, mentoring, or student

support in social work education or closely related settings.

• Commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, including use

of student feedback, assessment data, and professional
development.

• Demonstrated record of professional reliability, organization,

accountability, and timely completion of assigned
responsibilities.

• Recent scholarly activity (within 5 years) or extensive

practice experience.

• Please note: If the MSW was earned from an

international institution, the candidate is responsible for having
the degree evaluated and approved by CSWE. ABD candidates will be
considered; however, the doctoral degree must be conferred by the
time of appointment (August 2027).

• If hired at the associate or full professor rank, the candidate

must have evidence of rank achievement, recent scholarly work and
continued agenda (publications, conference presentations, etc.),
achievement in teaching, and evidence of ongoing institutional
service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the instructor of record in a social work

program.

• Experience working effectively with under-resourced

populations.

• Experience collaborating on program development, curriculum

revision, accreditation self-study, assessment, or strategic
planning.

• Experience using technology in social work practice or

education.

• Expertise in macro social work practice, addiction treatment,

and/or research instruction, particularly for MSW-program
teaching.

• Leadership experience in a growing academic program, social

service agency, or related organization.

Required Application Materials:

• A cover letter addressing the required and preferred

qualifications

• A curriculum vitae
• Transcripts for degrees: MSW, doctoral, etc.
• Teaching statement/philosophy
• Teaching evaluations for all courses where the applicant was

the instructor of record (if full-time faculty, the last 3 years
are sufficient)

• Professional licensure or certification documentation, if

applicable

• Contact information for three professional references

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Social work theory, practice, policy, and research across the

social work curriculum.

• Professional social work ethics, values, and applicable

standards of practice.

• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education Policy and

Accreditation Standards.

• Learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional

technology used in higher education.

• Principles and methods of student learning assessment and

competency-based education.

Skills

• Design, organize, and deliver effective in-person and online

course content.

• Use engaged-learning pedagogies, instructional strategies, and

educational technology.

• Apply course content to contemporary social work practice with

individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

• Facilitate respectful, productive learning conversations about

complex or challenging social work topics.

• Develop and use assessment measures to evaluate student

learning outcomes and competencies.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with students,

faculty, staff, agency administrators, and community partners.

• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple teaching, assessment,

accreditation, scholarship, service, and student-support
responsibilities.

Abilities

• Work collaboratively and productively with faculty, staff,

students, community partners, and external stakeholders.

• Participate constructively in collaborative decision-making,

shared governance, and program development.

• Contribute positively to a collegial, student-centered, and

growing academic program.

• Meet established deadlines and complete assigned

responsibilities reliably and professionally.

• Exercise sound judgment, accountability, and follow-through in

teaching, service, and other faculty responsibilities.

• Reflect on teaching practice and use feedback and assessment

results to improve instruction.

• Adapt teaching and communication approaches to support students

with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's
qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5529901/faculty-assistant-professor-msw-bsw-programs

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