Assistant Professor-Tenure System East Lansing, Michigan, United States Social Work 10038782 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Tenure System Faculty Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 15 2026 Closing at: Sep 15 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Social Science 1167599 Position Summary Michigan State University
actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The School of Social Work is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure stream. We seek candidates with a well-defined research agenda and the potential to make meaningful contributions to
the field through creative, innovative, and rigorous scholarship. We encourage applications from candidates with research interests that build upon our four core areas of research expertise: health and aging; marginalized youth and families; sexual and gender minority health; and violence and violence prevention. We also welcome candidates with research interests that expand our School’s areas of expertise, including
candidates whose research uses innovative research methods to address emerging issues in social work. Candidates should show promise for securing external research funding, producing high-quality scholarship, and contributing to our vibrant intellectual community. Position expectations include teaching across the social work curriculum, at both undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, and participating
in our school community. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the university and participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives. Candidates who have experience promoting intellectual debates around a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives are especially encouraged to apply. Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System
Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -Social Work or related
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