Assistant Professor- Tenure Track

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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
• Another Job Website
• Internal Job Posting
• Word of Mouth
• 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