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 prepares them 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 (in-person and online), and doctoral programs. Our faculty maintain interdisciplinary collaborations across campus, including externally funded research centers, and we have numerous partnerships with state and community-based agencies that enhance 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 a public tierone research institution.

Qualifications: The position requires a doctoral degree in social work or a related field by the start date of employment (August 15, 2026), and a strong capacity for research productivity, scholarly impact, and excellence in teaching. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching online and/or the ability to teach classes and conduct research in trauma-informed practice, communities and organizations, or policy.

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 October 1, 2025 via https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190834. 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. Aidyn Iachini, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee at IACHINI@mailbox.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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