Assistant Professor in Mental Health, Tenure-Track, Social Work
Posted: 30-Jul-26 • Location: Waco, Texas • Type: Full Time
About the role
The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University seeks to fill a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in mental or behavioral health at the Assistant Professor rank, starting August 1, 2027. This position is based in the Waco residential program.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the school’s mission of educating students in Garland School programs
- Advance research in mental health
- Engage in meaningful service and collaboration with colleagues in the school
- Pursue a rigorous research agenda with commensurate publications and external funding, emphasizing mental health research
- Demonstrate effective teaching and student service/engagement
- Collaborate with stakeholders and provide leadership in research, teaching, and service activities
Requirements
- Earned research doctorate in social work and/or a relevant field of study
- Enthusiasm for the mission of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
- Demonstrated ability to pursue a rigorous research agenda with commensurate publications and external funding, emphasizing mental health research
Qualifications
- MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (preferred)
- Minimum of two years post-MSW professional experience (preferred)
- Capacity for effective teaching and student service/engagement
- Evidence of collaborating with stakeholders and capacity for leadership in research, teaching, and service activities
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. Chartered in 1845, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas and provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students. The university blends interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.