Job Details

Faculty - Social Work: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Position Number: 6577045
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Social Work

Faculty - Social Work: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2604929
Closing: 12/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University invite qualified individuals to apply for tenure-track positions as an assistant, associate, or full professor (2 Master of Social Work and 1 Bachelor of Social Work positions) starting August 2025. These positions are an exciting opportunity to play an essential role in strengthening UVU's social work programs. Both the BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by CSWE.

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 workshops to expand and enhance teaching abilities. The successful candidate is expected to utilize pedagogical methods that emphasize student engagement, identify measurable course objectives, and evaluate learning by means of written assignments, oral or practice tests, and/or examinations. They will participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the social work programs, the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Utah Valley University, and the collective interests of its staff and student body. Commitment to collegiality and student success is important to the social work faculty.

We value diverse perspectives and seek to provide an atmosphere of respect and safety in our program. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to ethical, anti-oppressive practice, teaching excellence, teaching diverse learners, and modeling inclusive practices.

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

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in social work practice and social work education.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Subject matter across the BSW and/or MSW curriculum
Council on Social Work Education Educational 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/5081042/faculty-social-work-assistant-associate-or-full-professor

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