Description

The School of Social Work (SSW) in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University invites applications for two full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor positions, with 9 month appointments beginning August 16, 2026. This is a teaching-focused role whose primary responsibilities include excellence in instruction, course and curriculum development, student mentorship, service to the School and community, and active engagement in School activities and governance. 

A successful candidate will be able to teach a substantial course load within our BSW and MSW programs across modalities, mentor students and adjunct instructors, contribute to program assessment and accreditation-related activities, and participate actively in School life through committee service, program events, and other collaborative initiatives. Teaching will occur in person at ASU’s Phoenix-area campuses and online, both asynchronously and synchronously via Zoom.

About the School

ASU’s School of Social Work is one of the largest and most comprehensive social work programs in the country, serving more than 2,700 students across multiple locations, including downtown Phoenix, West Phoenix, Tucson, and Yuma, as well as through synchronous and asynchronous online programs. The School’s educational programs include in-person, online asynchronous and online synchronous BSW and MSW programs, with MSW concentrations in Advanced Generalist, Advanced Direct Practice, and Policy, Administration and Community Practice. The School is ranked #20 among MSW programs (U.S. News & World Report) and #11 in research productivity (National Science Foundation).

The School of Social Work is deeply committed to addressing the needs and strengths of communities across Arizona and the Southwest, including Hispanic, Indigenous, borderland, and other historically underserved populations. Faculty in the School frequently engage in interdisciplinary community partnerships with public agencies, health systems, and nonprofit organizations to inform policy, advance social justice, and improve service delivery.

About Watts College

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, is home to the School of Social Work and three other schools focused on strengthening communities and advancing public service. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, community partnerships, and innovative solutions to address pressing social challenges across Arizona and beyond.

About ASU

ASU’s location in the Southwest, combined with its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), provides a distinctive context for scholarship focused on varied populations and pressing regional and global issues. Recognized as the most innovative university in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report), ASU also ranks #1 in global impact (Times Higher Education) and #1 in sustainability (STARS tracking system).

For more information about the School of Social Work, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, and Arizona State University, please visit:

https://socialwork.asu.edu/
https://publicservice.asu.edu/
https://www.asu.edu/

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Teach BSW and MSW courses in person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous formats (typically four per semester).
Actively mentor and engage with students in person and online.
Collaborate closely with full-time and part-time faculty in course development and delivery.
Lead and contribute to course and curriculum development aligned with CSWE requirements and program learning outcomes.
Participate in program assessment, curriculum mapping, and accreditation-related activities.
Engage in teaching leadership within the School, University, and profession, including innovating and refining teaching practices.
Serve actively on School and College committees and contribute to program and student events.
Stay current with emerging trends, research, and best practices in social work and social work education.
Maintain active engagement with applied social work practice and professional communities to inform teaching and enhance program relevance.

Required Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program by time of appointment.
PhD in social work or a related field, or an applied practice doctorate (e.g., DSW) in social work or a closely related field by time of appointment.
Minimum of three years post-MSW social work practice experience.
Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience in social work or a related discipline.
 

Desired Qualifications

Five or more years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
Three or more years of teaching experience in CSWE-accredited BSW and/or MSW programs.
Graduate degree(s) from ASU’s peer institutions or comparable research universities.
Ability to teach across a broad range of foundational and advanced curriculum areas, including generalist, clinical, or macro practice; human behavior in the social environment (micro or macro); policy; and/or research.
Familiarity with CSWE competencies, assessment, and accreditation processes.
Experience developing, coordinating, and/or managing curriculum within accredited programs.
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching across multiple modalities (e.g. in-person, online synchronous, online asynchronous, hybrid).
Evidence of strong teaching performance, including teaching in high-enrollment courses, and/or significant curriculum development.
Experience with innovative teaching methods and/or contributions to pedagogy (e.g., integrating new technology or methods in instruction, leading study abroad programs, or conducting scholarship on teaching and learning).
Extensive experience teaching with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and digital instructional tools.
Record of professional service to the social work profession, applied scholarship, and/or community engagement.
Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and digital instructional tools.
Ability to teach across several foundational and advanced curriculum areas, including generalist, clinical, or macro practice; HBSE (micro or macro); policy; or research.
Practice experience in one or more of the following: generalist, clinical, or macro practice; substance use; health/mental health; child wellbeing; economic and housing stability; or work with people with disabilities, older adults, refugees and immigrants, Indigenous populations, or other historically underserved communities.
Demonstrated experience or potential for on-campus and online engagement with students and the School of Social Work community.
Demonstrated alignment with, and commitment to, the principles expressed in the ASU Charter, including access, inclusion, and community impact.
Application Instructions

Complete applications must contain the following:

A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications and outlines your teaching experience and philosophy.
Current curriculum vitae including the month and year in which the degrees was/will be earned, as well as the applicant’s complete contact information (mailing address, phone number, and email address).
Supplemental materials (no more than 15 pages in one PDF) including evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, annual evaluations, sample materials).
Contact information for three professional references (name, organization, title, email, and phone number). At least one reference needs to be your current supervisor. Please not that references are not contacted until a candidate is identified as a finalist for this position.
 

Application deadline is January 11, 2026 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the positions are filled.

Please apply directly through ASU: https://apply.interfolio.com/178066.

Please direct any questions about the search to Melanie O’Neil, Search Committee Co-Chair, School of Social Work: SSWConfidential@exchange.asu.edu