Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW/BSW programs

Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW/BSW programs

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706661

Closing: 11/29/2026 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

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Social Work

discipline.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in accordance with

approved curriculum, course objectives, and student learning
outcomes.

• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi,

assignments, readings, assessments, instructional guides, and other
learning resources in electronic and, when necessary, print
formats.

• Evaluate student learning through appropriate assessment

methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.

• Maintain accurate and current records related to attendance,

grades, student progress, and other required academic
documentation.

• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support and

mentorship to students.

• Foster a student-centered learning environment that promotes

engagement, critical thinking, and professional development.

• Participate in departmental, university, and community service

activities as appropriate.

• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional

activities that support the mission of the Social Work program and
the university.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to

support academic programs and student success.

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-master's social work degree practice experience in
social work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and/or supervisory experience in a social work program and
social work licensure.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Subject matter across the BSW and/or MSW curriculum.
• Council on Social Work Education
• Policies and Accreditation Standards.
• Canvas or other Learning Management System.
• Understanding of and commitment to professional social work

ethics and values.

Skills

• Engage, assess, intervene with, and evaluate practice with

individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities at a
generalist social work level.

• Maintain an engaging, motivating, and positive classroom

environment.

• Explain difficult curricular concepts
• Communicate effectively orally and in written communication

with faculty, staff, students, and community partners of all
backgrounds.

Abilities

• Excellent time management and organization.
• Reflect on and improve teaching.
• Ability to design and organize both in-person and online course

content.

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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