Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor, Social WorkHattiesburg, MS, United States|req5541Posted on: 9/17/2026 Back to Search Assistant Professor, Social Work The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Social Work. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States Division
School of Social Work Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date September 1, 2027 Special Instructions to ApplicantsReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted to jobs.usm.edu. Please contact Jerome Kolbo (jerome.kolbo@usm.edu) to inquire about the position.A completed
application will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references, 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, 5) a research statement, and 6) official academic transcripts. Please limit the teaching philosophy and research statements to no more than two pages in length per statement.Applicants must be currently authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).Job Summary The School of Social Work at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applications for four full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2027. These are nine-month appointments based primarily in Hattiesburg, with
some teaching at USM's Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.We're looking for colleagues who believe that strong scholarship, excellent teaching, community engagement, and a sustainable professional life can go hand in hand. As an R1 institution with a tradition of research and service, USM offers an environment where faculty can grow as scholars while building meaningful connections with colleagues and community
members.Teaching and MentorshipFaculty teach across USM's CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs, with a standard load of 3 courses in the fall and spring. The opportunity to teach both graduate and undergraduate students allows faculty to shape social work education at the foundational and advanced levels, while supporting students as they develop professional identities and prepare for advanced practice and
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