Assistant Professor in Social Work

Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Full-time Education

Posted on February 5, 2025

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Cleveland State University
Assistant Professor

School of Social Work

Job Summary:
The School of Social Work, within the College of Health at Cleveland State University (CSU), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

This is an on-campus position. We are primarily interested in candidates with expertise in clinical social work practice, but scholars from all social work disciplines are also encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, nine-month academic appointment with primary teaching responsibilities for both web-based and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (a total of five courses per academic year). The successful candidate must also have an active research agenda and expect to engage in standard university and community service activities.

The School of Social Work at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled in our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The school educates a diverse student body from various geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and places great valueon the diversity of our faculty and staff.

The College of Health encompasses the following academic units, that were previously part of other university colleges or were standalone departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science/Community Health, Health Sciences/Public Health, Music Therapy Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body of over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. CSU is the No.1 public university in Ohio for social mobility. Approximately 80 percent of CSU graduates stay in Northeast Ohio, creating a talent pipeline with expertise and skills that align with high-demand fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university;

• Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field – Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2025. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;

• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience;

• Demonstrated ability to teach clinical, social work practice, and related academic areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and

• Eligibility for social work licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of publications in scholarly journals;

• Evidence of successful teaching of clinical courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels;

• Teaching experience in both face-to-face and web-based courses;

• Research interests in various areas in clinical social work; and

• Current possession of social work licensure.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23637. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 3, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Eunice Lee (e.lee85@csuohio.edu).

List of documents applicant is required tosubmit:

• Cover Letter detailing your research agenda and alignment with the required and preferred qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Unofficial transcripts or a statement about graduate courses

• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio.Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

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