Job Title Assistant Professor- Tenure Track Division Divison of Academic Affairs Department School of Social Work - Bachelors Work Status Full Time Position Category Faculty Faculty Rank Assistant Professor FLSA Exempt Pay Range Exempt Salary Range $75,000 - $120,000 (based on discipline) Fund Source State Support Job Summary Morgan State University invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty in the School of Social Work. The expected start date is August 2026. The position will be a dual appointment in the BSW Department & School of Social Work Center on Urban Violence & Crime Reduction. The Center on Urban Violence & Crime Reduction at Morgan State University focuses on addressing violence and crime through evidence-based research and community engagement.
We seek candidates who have a strong desire to contribute to a growing School at one of the nation's largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The program offers the BSW, MSW, Online MSW, Online DSW, and PhD degrees and currently has approximately 600 students. Both the BSW and MSW Programs are fully accredited by CSWE. The mission of Morgan's School of Social Work is to prepare urban practitioners and leaders, policy experts, knowledge producers, scholars, and social work educators who are committed to solving urban issues and problems and improving the quality of life for urban people and communities. Special focus is on urban children, youth, and families, gerontology, and public health social work within a social and economic justice framework.
Founded in 1867 and located in Baltimore, Maryland, Morgan State University has been designated by the state as Maryland's Pre-eminent Public Urban Research University with an R2 Carnegie classification. Morgan's mission is to serve a multiethnic and multiracial student body and to help ensure that the benefits of higher education are enjoyed by a broad segment of the population. The university offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including 35 master's degrees and 20 doctoral programs, e.g., master's and doctorate in education, public health, master's and doctorate in nursing, doctorates in psychometrics, business, engineering, and history, along with 10 online degree programs, including the online MSW degree.
The Faculty Search Committee will begin reviewing applications and nominations immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Duties
Strong grounding in racial equity, social justice, and emancipatory frameworks across teaching, research, and service
Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and curriculum development for BSW and MSW programs
Understanding of substance abuse, social welfare policy, and generalist/advanced social work practice
Experience with community-engaged and participatory research methodologies
Demonstrated capacity for scholarly research, peer-reviewed publication, and grant-funded research, including securing and managing extramural funding
Effective undergraduate teaching skills, including curriculum design, assessment, and student-centered pedagogy
Proven mentorship, advising, and communication skills with diverse undergraduate and graduate students
Capacity to teach across multiple content areas, particularly policy, substance abuse, and social work practice
Commitment to advancing the mission and growth of the School of Social Work and the Center on Urban Violence & Crime Reduction
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory, practice, and policy with a focus on urban contexts
Expertise in urban violence prevention and crime reduction, including evidence-based and community-centered approaches
Ability to balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities in a tenure-track role
Ability to inspire, prepare, and develop students as ethical, equity-minded urban practitioners and leaders
Ability to engage effectively with urban communities through service, research, and partnership
Ability to work within a diverse, multiethnic, and multiracial academic environment, including an HBCU context.
Ability to maintain an active, productive research agenda aligned with tenure expectations.
Ability to integrate engaged learning, technology-enhanced instruction, and online or hybrid teaching modalities
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills with faculty, research centers, and community partners
Ability to translate research into practice, policy, and meaningful community impact
Required Minimum Qualifications
The position involves research, teaching, and related service.
The candidate must have a doctorate in social work or a related field and a master's degree in social work.
A demonstrated commitment to social work practice in urban environments as demonstrated through funded research, teaching, and service are required.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines with community partners are also expected.
Research in the areas of urban violence & crime reduction highly desired.
Priority will be given to candidates who are able to teach in the areas of policy, substance abuse, and practice.
Priority will be given to candidates with experience and a strong commitment to student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate research excellence and productivity, including the ability to maintain a successful program of extramural funding and a commitment to racial equity and emancipatory practice, research and service.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FA00419 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 04/20/2026 Best Consideration Date 05/11/2026 Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant As part of the application process, please upload three professional references. References should be individuals who can speak to your work experience, skills, or professional performance.
Please note that family members or personal friends are not accepted as references.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A (Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this career opportunity?
Career Fair
Morgan's Career Website
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Other
* Do you hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program?
Yes
No
* Do you hold a doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience conducting funded or grant-supported research?
Yes
No
* Are you willing and able to participate in research, teaching, and service responsibilities expected of a tenure-track faculty position?
Yes
No
* Are you able to teach generalist or advanced social work practice courses?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Reference Letter
Optional Documents
Resume
Transcripts (unofficial )
Supporting Document
Job ID: 83340889
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