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Assistant Professor

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NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG194888EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience and credentials

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

School of Social Work

About the Department:

North Carolina State University is a research-focused (R1) institution located in the Research Triangle Area, in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a public land-grant institution, NC State has a duty not only to conduct research but also to provide accessible education and to serve the public through extension. Housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Social Work offers undergraduate and graduate education to approximately 250 students.

The BSW generalist social work curriculum prepares students for entry-level social work practice, leadership, and the delivery and evaluation of health and human services, as well as future graduate study. The MSW curriculum prepares students for advanced generalist practice, including leadership in planning, developing, managing, and evaluating culturally relevant services for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. NC State is committed to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and community extension and engagement.

The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation is the sole body authorized to accredit BSW and MSW programs in the United States.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The School of Social Work invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions.

Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to develop and sustain a strong record of research and scholarship, excel in teaching and advising, engage in community outreach and partnership, and provide service to school, college, university, and profession.

We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise in social work theory, practice, research, policy, and a commitment to preparing the next generation of social work professionals.

Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the School’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and/or Masters of Social Work (MSW) program.

The typical teaching load is two courses per semester.

Other Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned by the Head of the School of Social Work.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in social work or a closely related field, conferred prior to the time of application, or ABD status with dissertation scheduled at the time of application. Conferral of doctoral degree by start date.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of post-master’s degree social work practice experience.
  • Demonstrated potential for research and scholarship, teaching and advising, and extension and engagement activities, as NC State is a land-grant university that highly values extension and engagement.
  • Clear research agenda and the ability to carry out an original research agenda that advances the field of social work.
  • Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising.
  • Excellent communication skills and collegiality.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical,practice, research, and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD. in social work or a closely related field, conferred prior to the time of application.
  • Expertise in one or more of these specialty areas:

  1. public health social work
  2. policy advocacy
  3. behavioral health workforce
  4. substance use disorders
  5. gerontology
  6. community organization or community-based participatory research
  7. environmental justice and/or disaster social work
  8. digital/online social work
  9. criminal justice
  10. school social work
  11. international/global social work
  12. rural social work
  13. advanced clinical practice
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • Experience in developing programs, curricula, and course content, including for online courses.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience across the curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Experience with collaboration and intercultural communication.
  • Demonstrated potential for leading groups focused on social work education.
  • Experience teaching across various formats (in person, hybrid, online).
  • Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding to support research and scholarship.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

09/18/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

10/02/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include with your application the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for References
  • 2-page Teaching Philosophy
  • 2-page Research Statement

Position Number:

00112330

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

162701 - School of Social Work

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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