Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Social Work

The School of Social Work (SSW) in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Missouri (MU) - Columbia, invites applications from persons interested in a full-time, 9-month, tenure/tenure-track faculty, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The distribution of job duties for tenure/tenure-track faculty consists of 40% research; 40% teaching at the BSW, MSW, and/or PhD level; and 20% service/administration.

Qualified candidates will have a doctoral degree in social work, social welfare, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Additionally, candidates will be evaluated on: 

• Evidence of successful teaching experience.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Substantive expertise related to social and economic justice. Priority will be given to the emphasis in the following areas:
  • substance use 
  • health disparities based on race
  • sexual or gender identity
  • persons with disabilities 
  • women’s health and reproductive rights

• Evidence of success in scholarly productivity
• Success or potential to engage in externally funded research 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Applications must be submitted online at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 51084). Along with the online application please include a current curriculum vitae (CV), a cover letter that specifically addresses prior experience in social work practice, teaching, and research, a sample of scholarly work, and a list of three references. If you have questions, please email the Chair of Search Committee, Dr. Kelli Canada at [email protected]. 

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024. Please submit materials by this date for full consideration. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

The mission of the MU-SSW is to promote leadership for social and economic justice by preparing students for professional excellence and leadership in practice, research, and policy. The MU-SSW has 23 faculty (52% tenure/tenure track and 48% non-tenure track) and staff support for academic and research functions— including grant writing, pre-award, and post-award support. Presently, the MU-SSW has about 450 students (Pre-majors, BSWs, MSWs, and PhDs) and offers an MSW/MPH dual degree program, a joint MSW/PhD program, and a minor in Justice Studies. The MU-SSW is home to the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic which is a faculty supervised and student facilitated clinic offering free social, emotional and behavioral health supports to under and un-insured persons. The School is a partner in the Missouri Prevention Science Institute with a host of projects in local education and community agencies and also is home to the Center for Criminal and Juvenile Justice Priorities . The MU-SSW is nationally ranked among the top ten comparable research-intensive public schools of social work in Academic Analytics, a database comparing scholarly work, citations, federal grant funding, and national awards. Visit our website at http://ssw.missouri.edu/ for more information and to learn about our faculty’s research and teaching.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/, we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

Through clinics and community outreach programs, we provide vital services to members of our community and training for our students. We are proud to serve Missourians today while preparing the workforce of tomorrow.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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