Job Information
University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Professor, Social Work in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Assistant Professor, Social Work
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Social Work.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Social Work
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
Posting Close Date 08/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted to jobs.usm.edu. Please feel free to contact Dr. Michelle Brazeal (michelle.brazeal@usm.edu) to inquire about the position. Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, a teaching philosophy, a research statement, a diversity statement, and official transcripts. Please limit the teaching, research, and diversity statements to two pages in length per statement. Official transcripts must be submitted with application materials. The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.
Job Summary
The School of Social Work at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for two, full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions, beginning August 2025. Both positions will serve the Hattiesburg campus with teaching duties that may require travel to the Gulf Park campus. In addition to teaching in the BSW and MSW programs, faculty are expected to engage in an active research/scholarship agenda and pursue external funding to support their scholarship. Faculty are expected to participate in school, university, professional, and community service.
The School of Social Work at Southern Miss is deeply committed to social, economic, environmental, and racial justice values. We are inspired by a vision of social justice and advocacy for the health and well-being of all people. Our graduates engage clients who primarily reside in the increasingly diverse Gulf South to produce dynamic solutions for personal, interpersonal, and system problems – especially those unique to the poor, oppressed, and underserved. The School offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW). Both programs require field internships and are accredited by The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Provide instruction in both the BSW and MSW programs.
Maintain an active research/scholarship agenda.
Pursue external funding to support scholarly activities.
Engage in service to the school, university, community, and field of social work.
Mentor students in their academic, research, and service interests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a PhD or doctorate in Social Work from an accredited college or university. ABD's nearing completion of their dissertation may be considered. Applicants must also have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution of higher education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication skills and the ability to be compassionate and empathetic while working with diverse populations.
Knowledge of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Adaptability and persistence while working with University students.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and lectures
Maintain currency on relevant research, professional certifications, and continuing education.
Demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and discretion when dealing with confidential matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure at the LCSW or LMSW level.
Prior teaching experience.
An established record of scholarship.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.