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What is an associate professor of social work?

Associate Professors of Social Work are faculty members at colleges or universities who teach social work courses, conduct research, and contribute to their academic community. They typically hold a doctoral degree in social work or a related field and have significant experience in teaching, research, and professional practice. In addition to educating students, they may mentor junior faculty, publish scholarly work, and participate in service activities within their department and the broader academic field. Achieving the rank of Associate Professor usually reflects a mid-career level with demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service.

How does an associate professor of social work typically balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities?

As an Associate Professor of Social Work, you'll likely split your time between classroom instruction, conducting research, and participating in service activities such as committee work or community engagement. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and effective time management. Many institutions expect Associate Professors to maintain an active research agenda while mentoring students and contributing to program development. Collaboration with colleagues, both within the department and across interdisciplinary teams, is also common, especially when developing curricula or pursuing research grants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate professor of social work, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Professor of Social Work, you need an advanced degree in social work (typically a Ph.D. or DSW), a record of scholarly research, and experience in teaching or academic settings. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), research databases, and academic citation tools, along with any relevant licensure, is important. Strong leadership, mentorship, cultural competence, and communication skills help you effectively engage students and collaborate with colleagues. These skills ensure high-quality teaching, impactful research, and meaningful contributions to the academic and professional social work community.
Associate Professor Social Work jobs near you
Infographic showing various Associate Professor Social Work job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Assistant/Associate Tenure- or Clinical-Track Professor, Flint Social Work Department, College of He

Flint, MI • On-site

University of Michigan-Flint
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Job description

Description
Be at the forefront of change and become part of the innovative and forward-thinking academic team at the University of Michigan-Flint's Social Work Department in the rapidly expanding College of Health Sciences! The Social Work Department is searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor in either a tenure- or clinical-track who will teach in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. This instructional position can be either a 9-month or 12-month appointment. We are particularly interested in candidates whose substantive areas include mental health practice, behavioral health practice, evaluation of clinical practice, trauma-informed practice, and social work practice in healthcare settings, and who are highly collaborative in their approach to teaching and learning. The BSW program is fully accredited. The MSW program is currently in candidacy and aims to achieve Initial Accreditation by summer 2027. This is a full-time, hybrid position. Currently, faculty in the College of Health Sciences are required to report to campus minimally two days per week.
The College of Health Sciences is located in the William S. White Building on the beautiful UM-Flint campus. To learn more about the University of Michigan-Flint campus, click here.
Responsibilities
  • Teaching
    • Teach in both the BSW and MSW programs.
  • Scholarship
    • Develop and maintain a scholarly agenda according to the College of Health Sciences scholarship requirements for Tenure- or Clinical-Track Faculty and accreditation criteria.
  • Service
    • All CHS faculty members are expected to provide service to the University, college, department, profession, and the community. Consistent with the mission of CHS and the University, professional service contributions to the Flint and regional community are valued as well as national and international contributions.

This list of responsibilities is not meant to be an all-inclusive description of duties to perform. Other duties within the scope of the role will be delegated as deemed appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum education
    • Clinical-Track: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and an accredited University
    • Tenure-Track: A PhD in Social Work or related field
  • Full-time, post-MSW professional practice experience
    • Clinical-Track:
      • A minimum of three years experience for Clinical Assistant Professor
      • A minimum of five years experience for Clinical Associate Professor
    • Tenure-Track:
      • A minimum of two years experience for Assistant or Associate Professor
  • Experience teaching in higher education
  • To be considered for a Tenure-Track position, must meet above requirements and demonstrate ability to conduct impactful scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed venues

Desired Qualifications
  • For a Clinical-Track position, a DSW or PhD is preferred
  • Experience teaching BSW or MSW courses at a CSWE-accredited program in various teaching modes, including online synchronous and asynchronous courses, as well as face-to-face courses
  • Experience teaching courses in mental health practice, behavioral health practice, evaluation of clinical practice, trauma-informed practice, and social work practice in healthcare settings
  • Eligibility for professional social work licensure in the State of Michigan
  • Demonstrated commitment to student-centered pedagogy, mentorship, and ability to work effectively with a culturally heterogenous student population
  • Evidence of a commitment to interdisciplinary research and obtaining external funding
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within unit and across disciplines
  • Experience conducting community-engaged research and/or successful collaboration with community partners
  • Substantial experience with CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation at the BSW or MSW level
  • School Social Work Certification

Application Instructions
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, interested candidates must complete the online application through Interfolio and upload the following required documents:
  • Letter of application which contains a summary on how your experience addresses the position qualifications
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching
  • Statement of research (for tenure-track positions)
  • Teaching evaluations
  • Three writing samples or three representative publications
  • Full contact information for three professional references
  • Transcripts

For Additional Information
Ashley Fanson, HR Business Administrator, College of Health Sciences, 3180 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502-1950, afanson@umich.edu
Why Work For UM-Flint
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits Include
  • Generous time off
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at:
https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/
Information about or vision, mission, and values can be found at:
https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Tenure-Track Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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