Assistant Professor at College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Tenure Track Faculty Position- Assistant Professor

The College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina invites applications and
nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in social work at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We seek applicants whose expertise preparesthem to contribute to the College's mission to
drive positive change through innovative teaching, dynamic research, public service and
experiential learning to empower communities, expand belonging, transform systems and
prepare the next generation of social work leaders. The College of Social Work offers
undergraduate, MSW, and doctoral programs. College of Social Work faculty maintain diverse
interdisciplinary collaborations across campus, including externally funded research centers. As
the State's flagship university, we have numerous community-university partnerships with state
and community-based agencies that enable impactful faculty research and teaching.

The University of South Carolina is a vibrant, welcoming community located in South
Carolina's capital, Columbia, a unique, familyfriendly city with an excellent cost of living.
Columbia is located equidistant from beautiful Atlantic beaches and the historic, rolling Blue
Ridge mountains. As a flagship institution, the University of South Carolina is transforming our
state and nation through a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Our faculty's successful
research has led the Carnegie Foundation to name USC as one of 73 public tierone research
institutions.

Qualifications: The position requires a doctoral degree in social work or a related field by the start
date of employment (August 16, 2025), and a strong capacity for research productivity, scholarly
impact, and excellence in teaching.

Compensation: Salary is highly competitive, and the University of South Carolina offers a robust
benefits package.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an application by November 1, 2024 via USCJobs.
Required application materials include a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement,
curriculum vitae, and a list of three references. Inquiries about this position may be made to Dr.
Robert Hock, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee at Roberth@sc.edu.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment
opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status,
color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or
expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy
(false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical
conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices),
sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or
regulations

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