Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work
This full-time, on-campus faculty position is a 9-month tenure-track role at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning in August 2027.
About the role
The Department of Social Work at Texas Christian University seeks new scholars to help build on its history of success in thriving BSW and MSW programs. Candidates should contribute to interdisciplinary, interprofessional, and community-engaged teaching, scholarship, research, and service. The department is particularly interested in applicants with research, practice, or teaching experience with diverse and historically underserved individuals, families, and communities.
Responsibilities include a 2-3 course teaching load across the BSW and MSW programs, maintaining an active research agenda, and engaging in university and professional service.
Department details
Housed within the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU, the Department of Social Work prepares graduates for beginning and advanced social work practice. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of diversity and an understanding of cultural, political, and socio-historical contexts. The department offers:
- Undergraduate BSW program
- Traditional two-year MSW program
- Advanced standing MSW option
All programs are accredited by CSWE through June 2033. The department benefits from collaborative interdisciplinary research and educational programming opportunities within Harris College.
College details
The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences prepares future health care and human services professionals through 20 degree pathways. It supports TCU’s mission, vision, and values, preparing global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders. The college includes programs in Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work, serving 1,900 students.
Students gain hands-on experience in campus laboratories, hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies. The Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic serves over 300 families annually and provides professional practice opportunities. TCU Nursing and the School of Nurse Anesthesia offer state-of-the-art simulation centers. Faculty and students engage in research to improve health and well-being, with opportunities for mentorship in areas such as health disparities, aging, and language development in children with hearing loss.
About TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a private, Carnegie-classified national research university in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU’s 302-acre campus is ranked among the nation’s most beautiful and is minutes from downtown. The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 undergraduate, 62 master’s, and 37 doctoral programs. Total enrollment is 12,980 students, supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff.
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth blends the charm of a smaller city with the amenities of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, it is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth-largest in the U.S. and a top tourism destination. Fort Worth was ranked No. 4 best big city to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report in 2025. The city offers cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, including three world-class art museums, the Bass Performance Hall, Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, and Panther Island.
Requirements
- PhD in Social Work or a closely related field (conferred by the start of the appointment)
- Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Evidence of excellence or potential in scholarly research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, dissertation, monographs, book chapters)
- Evidence of excellence or potential in teaching (e.g., student teaching evaluations, peer evaluations, faculty mentor evaluations)
Preferred qualifications
- Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience
- Ability to secure external research funding
- Experience teaching in both BSW and MSW programs, in-person and online
- Experience developing and maintaining successful community partnerships