Description

Position Summary:

The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences at Henderson State University invites applicants for an instructor or assistant professor position to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with additional responsibility as Director of Field Education. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for the BSW field education program, ensuring compliance with CSWE standards, maintaining strong relationships with community partners, and supporting students in their field placements. In addition, the faculty member will teach across the social work curriculum, engage in scholarly and professional activities, and participate in service at the department, college, university, and community levels. Teaching expertise should include a willingness to teach online and/or incorporate innovative technology-leveraged approaches to classroom instruction.

The Social Work Program at HSU is currently in pre-candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and is actively progressing toward initial accreditation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of the field education program, including placement of students, training and support of field instructors, and monitoring of student progress.
• Teach undergraduate social work courses (including practice, field, or related areas, depending on expertise).
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track faculty role.
• Advise and mentor students in both academic and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, accreditation activities, and service at multiple levels.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in social work or related field for tenure track (ABD considered).
• Experience in social work field education or supervision.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with online instruction

Proposed Salary Range: $52,000 - $58,000

The College:

The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences fosters a creative and collaborative environment where students, professionals, and community partners engage in active learning. Committed to self-expression, originality, and public service, we encourage practices that support broad engagement and varied perspectives. Our college prepares students to become leaders and dynamic contributors in their fields and communities.

The University:

Henderson State University is in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, a charming, family-centered community of 11,000 residents situated one hour south of Little Rock, Arkansas on Interstate 30. Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the community is home to two universities, a strong public school system, a thriving medical community, two recreational rivers, the iconic Lake DeGray, and is approximately 30 miles from historic Hot Springs National Park, one of the great American treasures. Please visit www.hsu.edu,
www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or www.arkadelphiaschools.org for more information about Henderson State University and our community.

Application:

Must include: (1) a cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests/achievements; (5) names and contact information for three references; (6) copies of transcripts. Submit all items, in the order stated, as a single PDF file.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The final applicant for this position will be required to submit to a background screening including a criminal background check pursuant to university policy. The applicant will also be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resources. Under the provisions of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to public inspection upon request.

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