Overview
The Department of Social Work and Anthropology at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor who will also serve as our MSW Field Coordinator. This position will begin August 1, 2027, and is a non-tenurable 12-month appointment. The successful candidate will assist our MSW Program Director with the development of our MSW Program with its specialization in trauma-responsive social justice-focused clinical social work. Our goal is to apply for candidacy with CSWE during the 2027-2028 academic year and start the program in the Fall 2028 semester.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to social work education, field education, social justice, and service. At AUM, we are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.
How to Apply:
Visit https://jobs.aum.edu and complete an online application. Completed applications must include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement that addresses social work field education, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references. Candidates who are invited to campus will be asked to provide copies of their social work license and graduate transcript(s).
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Lacey Sloan, search committee chair at lsloan1@aum.edu or (334) 244-3222.
Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by January 1, 2027. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right to stop accepting applications once interviewing has begun.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Advising and assisting students in identifying and securing field placements appropriate for their skills and interests, including helping them obtain necessary clearances and completing appropriate paperwork.
- Providing assistance to the MSW Program Director with the development of our MSW Program, including adhering to the accreditation guidelines and best practices.
- Teaching MSW and BSW level social work courses.
- Assisting the Field Director with identifying, recruiting, training, and supervising field supervisors from local and regional social service agencies to ensure appropriate field sites for MSW students, including on-site agency visits.
- Developing and supporting partnerships with local and regional social service organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: The successful candidate is required to have:
- An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
- A minimum of two years post-MSW full-time social work practice experience
- Licensed in Alabama as an LMSW, or eligible for licensure in the state within 1 year of employment
- Ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with faculty and administration across the university as well as community partners.
Preferred qualifications also include:
- DSW or PhD in Social Work (or closely related field)
- Licensed in Alabama at LICSW or LICSW-S, or eligible for licensure in the state within 1 year of employment
- Knowledge or experience with trauma-responsive clinical social work practice and/or education
- Familiarity with regional social service organizations
- Teaching experience, including online
- Previous BSW or MSW field experience at a CSWE accredited institution
- Demonstrated understanding of CSWE EPAS standards
- Established record of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations
- Experience in developing partnerships with local and regional agencies to identify appropriate clinical placements and nurture on-going support and collaboration
Why Work at AUM?
The Department of Social Work and Anthropology currently includes nine full-time faculty lines and is expected to grow over the next few years as we begin our MSW Program and expand our CSWE-accredited BSW to include an online option.
AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,300 students and 200 faculty in six academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, University, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body that includes traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, the Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Equal Justice Initiative.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Posted Date
11/10/2026
