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Assistant Professor, Social Work

San Francisco State University, Department of Social Work offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include Behavioral Health and/or Integrated Behavioral Health. We seek a colleague whose teaching, community practice experience, and research interests include the full range of behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment in social work vision and practice that centers social and racial justice and advances the diversity and excellence of the School of Social Work's heritage of social action and scholarship. We are seeking qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic BASW and MSW programs.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degrees in Social Welfare or a relevant field of study. An MSW degree is also required from a CSWE accredited program. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment (can be ABD when applying).
• Two years of post-MSW professional practice.
• Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.

About San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world's great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.

Mission Statement

San Francisco State University educates and equips students to thrive in a global society. We deliver academic excellence by pursuing knowledge, inspiring creativity, supporting our diverse community and advancing social justice and positive change in the world.

About the Department

The San Francisco State University School of Social Work currently educates over 260 BASW and MSW students in our accredited program and employs over 25 lecturers and 10 staff. The mission of the San Francisco State University School of Social Work is to educate diverse learners to achieve progressive development and promote social change throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

Responsibilities

The position requires BASW and/or MSW teaching experience, mentoring and advising BASW and/or MSW students, developing an active ongoing scholarship agenda in one's area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) salary range is $102,000 to $104,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year). Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Review of applications begins October 6th, and applications accepted through October 20th.

To apply, please upload the following materials:

• Cover letter (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy of no more than 500 words
• Description of research interests
• Samples of scholarly papers
• Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.