Assistant Professor School of Social Work

We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in areas such as social work practice with children and families, community organizing and advocacy, systems and policy change, and health-related social work. The position includes primary teaching responsibilities in both web-based and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a standard teaching load of six courses per academic year. The successful candidate must also have an active research agenda and expect to participate in standard university and community service activities.

The School of Social Work at CSU is rapidly growing, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled in our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The school educates a diverse student body from various geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and offers an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment.

The College of Health was formed in 2022 and encompasses the following academic units: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences/Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE accredited university;
• Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field – Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2026. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;
• Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience;
• Demonstrated ability to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (BSW and MSW) and;
• Eligibility for social work licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of publications in scholarly journals;
• Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels;
• Teaching experience in both face-to-face and web-based courses;
• Research interests in various areas such as social work practice with children and families, community organizing and advocacy, systems and policy change, and health-related social work and;
• Current possession of social work licensure.

Applicant Instructions:

Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/25641. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eunice Lee (e.lee85@csuohio.edu).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter detailing your research agenda and alignment with the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Unofficial transcripts or a statement about graduate courses – Candidates invited to interview will need to submit official transcripts of the highest degree earned prior to the interview
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf.

CSU is an urban university with more than 13,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.