Assistant Professor of Instruction, Social Work (remote)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Complete an online application and attach required documents including:

Detailed cover letter indicating your teaching interests and experience.
CV
unofficial transcripts
Teaching philosophy statement
List of three professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply the posting close date.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Social Work (remote)

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete an online application and attach required documents including:

Detailed cover letter indicating your teaching interests and experience.
CV
unofficial transcripts
Teaching philosophy statement
List of three professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply the posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.

Posting Number

20163079F

Job Description

The Department of Social Work at Ohio University invites applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track) position that reports to the Chair of the Department of Social Work. The Department of Social Work has an undergraduate social work program, as well as an MSW program that is offered in-person and online. The MSW program has a focus on rural social work and clinical practice. The social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses across the curriculum with a special emphasis on Graduate Field Practicum courses in an online format. The assistant professor of instruction will have a 4-4 semester course load with the possibility of summer teaching. Additionally, this candidate will be expected to advise/mentor social work students and engage in service to the department, college, university and profession.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned Master of Social Work from an accredited program by the start date of appointment.
At least two years post-MSW practice experience.
Hold a social work license or licensure eligible
Experience teaching at the college level

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in social work (PhD or DSW) or closely related field
Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Demonstrated proficiency with e-learning and online course development/delivery
Licensed Independent or Clinical Social Worker
Experience supervising students in an agency setting
Social work practice/teaching experience in rural areas
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a collaborative team

Department

Social Work

Pay Rate

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User Selection Field

Job Open Date

02/24/2026

Posting Close Date

3/26/2026

Employment Type

full-time term

Job Category

Instructional and Clinical Faculty

Months

9 month

Planning Unit

College of Health Sciences & Professions

Work Schedule

Campus

Athens

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