Urgently Need Assistant Professor, Social Work in Murray, KY

Job title: Assistant Professor, Social Work

Company: Murray State University

Job description: Position Information



Posting Number 20240010FAC

Job Title Assistant Professor, Social Work

About Murray State



Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.



Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits



Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information



Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time

If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term Academic Year

Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department Criminal Justice and Social Work

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities



Full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Social Work program.

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester


• Teach a variety of courses across the BSW curriculum suited to experience and expertise.


• Serves as academic advisor and professional mentor for students.


• Engage in research, scholarly, or creative activity


• Actively participate in committee work, as well as curriculum, professional development, and service to external stakeholders.


• Recruit for the social work program in the region.

• Master's in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program is required.


• Doctorate degree is required.


• ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

• Eligibility for Social Work licensure at a graduate level is required.


• Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is required.


• Flexibility to teach all courses in BSW curriculum is required.


• Flexibility to utilize different teaching methods: traditional, hybrid, online, etc.


• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to contribute to the department and the university's commitments to inclusivity, equity, and social justice is required.

• A PhD in Social Work is strongly preferred.


• At least two years post-MSW full-time experience in professional social work practice is preferred.


• Post-MSW practice experience with individuals, children and families, mental health, substance abuse, or other micro systems settings is preferred.


• Demonstrated ability teaching BSW students with a variety of learner focused methodologies, reflecting high impact teaching practice is preferred.


• Utilization of technology that enhances teaching and learning is preferred.

• Letter of application


• Curriculum Vitae


• Copies of Transcripts


• Three references who can specifically comment on your teaching ability, experience and professional preparation

• Curriculum Vitae


• Copies of Transcripts

• Other Document 2


• Other Document 3

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