Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work

Department

Social Work

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor, Department of SocialWork

Job Description

The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University isaccepting applications for a nine-month tenure-track AssistantProfessor of Social Work.

Both on-campus and remote appointments will be considered.Remote appointments must commit to being on campus a minimum of onefull day at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, andfive days at the end of the spring semester.

Responsibilities

Nine-month tenure track position with responsibilities in both theonline Master's of Social Work Program (clinical specialization)and in the Bachelor's of Social Work Program (face-to-face andonline). Annual required teaching load equivalent to 24undergraduate credit hours (18 graduate credit hours); providingservice to the community, the profession, the department, thecollege, and the university; and engaging in scholarlyactivities.

Required Qualifications

• An MSW and at least two years of post-MSW social workpractice.
• A doctorate in social work or a closely related field (ABD willbe considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants are advised to obtain licensure as a Social Workerin Kansas (LMSW or LSCSW) to be successful in the tenureprocess.
• Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited program, and onlineteaching experience.
• Candidates who can bring a diversity of viewpoints,backgrounds, and experiences to our community are especiallyencouraged to apply.

Appointment Date

The position begins in August2027.

Application Deadline

The priority review deadline isNovember 1, 2026.

Benefits

To review our competitive benefit package, pleasevisit FHSU Benefits .

Apply and Send Credentials

Applications must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• A cover letter specifying how the applicant’s credentials matchthe job description
• A statement of teaching philosophy and vision of scholarshipand service
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact

Tim Davis, Ph.D., LSCSW

About the Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University offersa CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work degree on the maincampus, in face-to-face outreach locations, and online. TheDepartment also offers a CSWE-accredited, online, clinicallyfocused MSW Program. Our focus on training outstanding social workpractitioners creates a rewarding environment that attractsprofessors who aspire to be outstanding mentors and teachers. Ourexpert faculty bring diverse practice experiences and activeresearch agendas into the classroom, demonstrating to students howsocial work knowledge and skills apply to real-world challenges.Students benefit from a robust practice-oriented curriculum, withhands-on experiential learning, preparing them for a long andrewarding career in Social Work.

About the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to manychallenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of alliedhealth, communication sciences and disorders, health and humanperformance, nursing, psychology, and social work. With 80full-time faculty serving nearly 2700 undergraduate and graduatestudents, the departments offer programs that prepare students forcareers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the UnitedStates. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demandingcurricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence inteaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosenfield. In addition to discipline-specific coursework, students havenumerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge throughresearch projects, field trips, service-learning activities,teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange.Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to bepractitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators,managers, and policymakers destined for key roles in the health andbehavioral sciences.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver onInterstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, healthcare, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation forthe western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellentrecreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensiveCenter for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky HillCountry Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking,running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two largelakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, andcamping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service toDenver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home toexcellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, andvery short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming,low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents whocall "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination

FHSU is committed to providingequal opportunity and access to its educational programs,employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal andstate nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination,harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexualorientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability,genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, and employment.

Background Check

Final candidate will have consented to andsuccessfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position

Recentlegislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you andyour employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Pleasecontact your KPERS representative or for further informationon how this might affect you.