Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW

Faculty - Assistant Professor - MSW

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Faculty

Job Number

FY2706661

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Position Announcement

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah Valley University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in Social Work at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Appointments will begin in August 2027.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of UVU’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Both programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

UVU’s social work programs provide effective instruction and mentorship to students with varied educational backgrounds and life experiences; maintain a respectful, professional, and student-centered learning environment; use teaching practices and course materials appropriate to the course learning outcomes and applicable accreditation standards; and work professionally with students, colleagues, and community partners.

The successful candidate will collaborate with social work faculty in developing and establishing curriculum, activities, processes, resources, and policies that support student development of social work knowledge, skills, and values. The appointee’s workload expectations will be teaching (80%), research (10%), and institutional service (10%). The position carries a teaching load of 24 credit hours or equivalent per academic year, typically 12 credits per semester (4/4).

UVU offers extensive resources and professional-development workshops to support and enhance teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will use pedagogical approaches that promote student engagement, establish measurable course learning objectives, and assess student learning through written assignments, oral and/or skills-based assessments, examinations, and other appropriate evaluation methods.

The successful candidate will collaborate professionally with faculty and staff to support the well-being and continued development of the social work programs, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Utah Valley University, and its students and employees. A commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and student success is essential

The successful candidate is expected to uphold the professional mission, purpose, and ethics of the social work profession and comply with applicable university policies and legal requirements.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Social Work discipline.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and student learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, assignments, readings, assessments, instructional guides, and other learning resources in electronic and, when necessary, print formats.
• Evaluate student learning through appropriate assessment methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate and current records related to attendance, grades, student progress, and other required academic documentation.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic support and mentorship to students.
• Foster a student-centered learning environment that promotes engagement, critical thinking, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental, university, and community service activities as appropriate.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and other professional activities that support the mission of the Social Work program and the university.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to support academic programs and student success.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Doctoral degree in social work (PhD, DSW) or related discipline, Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, and two years of post-master’s social work degree practice experience in social work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and/or supervisory experience in a social work program and social work licensure.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Subject matter across the BSW and/or MSW curriculum.
• Council on Social Work Education
• Policies and Accreditation Standards.
• Canvas or other Learning Management System.
• Understanding of and commitment to professional social work ethics and values.

Skills

• Engage, assess, intervene with, and evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities at a generalist social work level.
• Maintain an engaging, motivating, and positive classroom environment.
• Explain difficult curricular concepts
• Communicate effectively orally and in written communication with faculty, staff, students, and community partners of all backgrounds.

Abilities

• Excellent time management and organization.
• Reflect on and improve teaching.
• Ability to design and organize both in-person and online course content.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.