Open Rank Professional Faculty in Social Work

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: School of Social Work

About the Department

North Carolina State University is a research-focused (R1) institution located in the Research Triangle Area, in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a public land-grant institution, NC State has a duty not only to conduct research but also to provide accessible education and to serve the public through extension. Housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Social Work offers undergraduate and graduate education to over 300 students.

The BSW generalist social work curriculum prepares students for entry-level social work practice, leadership, and the delivery and evaluation of health and human services, as well as future graduate study. The MSW curriculum prepares students for advanced generalist practice, including leadership in planning, developing, managing, and evaluating culturally relevant services for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. NC State is committed to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and community extension and engagement.

The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE's Commission on Accreditation is the sole body authorized to accredit BSW and MSW programs in the United States.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Essential Job Duties

The School of Social Work invites applications for an open-rank professional-track position. Hires for this position may be part-time or full-time. Professional-track faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and advising. Faculty members at .75 FTE or above may be expected to participate actively in community extension, engagement, and service to the school, college, university, and profession.

We seek candidates with teaching experience in social work theory, practice, research, and policy. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the School's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per semester for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty member.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by the Head of the School of Social Work.

Minimum Education and Experience

• A Master's degree in social work and at least 2 years of post-master's-degree social work practice experience is required for the rank of Lecturer.
• A Master's degree in social work, at least 2 years of post-master's-degree social work practice experience, and 5 years of college - level teaching experience are required for the rank of Senior Lecturer.
• A PhD, MSW, or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the field, and at least 2 years of post-master's-degree social work practice experience, is required for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.
• Alternative credentials may be considered.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated potential for teaching and advising
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising
• Excellent communication skills and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of these specialty areas:
  • Public health social work
  • Policy advocacy
  • Behavioral health workforce
  • Substance use disorders
  • Gerontology
  • Community organization or community-based participatory research
  • Environmental justice and/or disaster social work
  • Digital/online social work
  • Criminal justice
  • Child welfare
  • School social work
  • International/global social work
  • rural social work
  • Advanced clinical practice
• Demonstrated potential for extension and engagement
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Experience in developing programs, curricula, and course content, including for online courses
• Demonstrated teaching experience across the curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience with collaboration and intercultural communication
• Demonstrated potential for leading groups focused on social work education
• Experience teaching across various formats (in person, hybrid, online)

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License required: No

Job Open Date: 10/01/2026

Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Applications documents include:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
• 2-Page Teaching Philosophy (upload as other document)

Position Number: 00005036

Position Type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): .225 - 1.0

Appointment: 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID: 162701 - School of Social Work

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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