Assistant Professor - Social Work

Job Title

Assistant Professor (Social Work)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department of Social Work

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Department of Social Work in the College of Public Affairs and Societal Impact at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Work. The successful candidate will teach across the department’s on-campus Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) and online Master of Social Work (MSW) curricula. The department offers a generalist BASW degree and an MSW program focused on advanced clinical social work, with a specialization in Medical Social Work/Behavioral Health. Both programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach four courses (12 credit semester hours) each semester, work with BSW and MSW students in providing quality Social Work. Participate in Department of Social Work curriculum and program development and serve on the Department of Social Work committees.
• Engage in impactful research and scholarly publications. Engage in scholarly presentations and grants acquisitions.
• Engage in student recruitment, committee assignments at all levels of the University, College, Department of Social Work, and provide services to the community and the profession.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have a Doctorate (PhD/DSW) in Social Work or a closely related field. A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program is required. Near completion ABD, candidates may be considered, but the Doctorate must be received by date of appointment.
• Must have at least two years’ post MSW experience in social work practice; at least three years of which must be direct clinical practice.
• Ability to teach across the MSW/BSW program Curriculum is preferred.
• Online teaching experience and student advisement.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Must be committed to generalist social work, education and knowledge building.
• Interest and knowledge in the social work accreditation process is preferred.
• Interest in medical and behavioral areas of Social Practice is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and experience working with culturally and linguistically varied populations.
• A record of publication commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor and evidence of ongoing research projects.
• A record of extramural funding; Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate levels; Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Evidence of a relational approach to working with students and colleagues and knowledge of relevant national accrediting bodies and professional standards, including CSWE accreditation processes.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• Until Filled

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter 

Application Submission Guidelines: 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process. 

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.