Description

Employment Status:
Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:
Faculty

Location:
Henderson State University

Proposed Salary Range:
$55,000-$58,000.00

Closing:
4/15/26
 
 Position Summary:

The College of Performing Arts and Social Sciences at Henderson State University invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month faculty appointment with additional responsibility as Field Education Director. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for the BSW field education program and oversee students and field placements. The role helps students demonstrate the nine Council on Social Work Education competencies across all system levels—individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities—while ensuring strong alignment with CSWE accreditation standards and student safety protocols. 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. The position carries a 4/4 teaching load with 25% reassigned time to coordinate and administer Field Education. Teaching responsibilities include both in-person and online instruction, as the BSW program is delivered in a hybrid format.

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Henderson State University has achieved candidacy for accreditation by the Board of Accreditation (BOA) of the Council on Social Work Education.
Duties & Responsibilities:

 Field Director Responsibilities:

Support and maintain the program’s field education component in alignment with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards.
Provide supervision and support to field students throughout their placements.
Conduct field site visits to monitor student learning and strengthen agency partnerships.
Oversee the field placement process, including matching students with appropriate agencies.
Recruit, onboard, and train new agency field instructors.
Assess and evaluate field education outcomes and student performance.
Develop and maintain relationships with agencies to pursue and secure new field placement opportunities.
Update and maintain the Field Education Manual.
Direct and coordinate all aspects of the field education program, including student placement, training and support of field instructors, and monitoring student progress.

Faculty Responsibilities:

Contribute to maintaining the program’s Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation through curriculum alignment, assessment, and participation in accreditation activities.
Teach undergraduate social work courses (e.g., practice, field education, or related areas based on expertise).
Engage in scholarship appropriate to a tenure-track faculty role.
Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
Contribute to departmental initiatives and service at the program, institutional, and community levels.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 
General Days/Hours:

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

The Program:

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Henderson State University has achieved candidacy for accreditation by the Board of Accreditation (BOA) of the Council on Social Work Education.

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Social Work program is rooted in a holistic, person-in-environment framework, preparing students for entry-level social work roles in generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. This is achieved by addressing the needs of all communities with integrity, focusing on service to underrepresented populations in Arkansas, and emphasizing cultural competency. The program equips students to promote human and social well-being while respecting the inherent dignity and worth of every person. Students learn prevention and intervention methods guided by knowledge-based scientific inquiry, best practices, and global perspectives. Graduates are prepared to practice ethically at all levels, engage diversity, and advocate for social and economic justice.

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 after the position closes. 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.
Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements

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

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