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About ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Title of Position

Tenure-Track Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full) - School of Social Work Posting Location

Abilene, Texas Department

School of Social Work Employee Class

Faculty Full-Time Faculty Position Information

The School of Social Work at Abilene Christian University invites applications and / or nominations for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Science in Social Work program. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position. The primary work location will be on the residential Abilene Campus. Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and educational degree. ACU’s School of Social Work offers both the Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degrees. Although the successful candidate will be primarily assigned to the graduate program, they will be expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The graduate program has a single specialization in Advanced Generalist Practice.

Abilene Christian University is a private, Carnegie Doctoral university with approximately 6,000 students and offers four doctorates. ACU is recognized by U.S. News & World Reports as 7th in the nation in “Service Learning” and “Learning Committees.” ACU is also recognized as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best Regional Colleges” (Southwest).

The School of Social Work is in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. For more information about the School of Social Work, visit : and

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Complete information regarding university application requirements can be found at (Select “View Faculty Positions”).

Questions or inquiries may be directed to :

Dr. Rachel Slaymaker, Director

School of Social Work

ACU Box 27866

Abilene, TX 79699

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited or internationally-recognized social work program. An earned doctorate is expected with strong consideration of ABD candidates in Social Work or a closely related field. Experience in university teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential is preferred. Teaching experience in an online modality is highly desirable.

The successful candidate must have at least two (2) years’ post-MSSW practice experience. The ability to teach across the social work curriculum is expected. However, preference will be given to candidates who have strong clinical / micro-practice experience, particularly in integrated health and behavioral health. Possession of the LCSW or equivalent is highly desired.