Posting Details Posting Summary
Job Title Tenure-Track/Tenured, Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Social Work- Masters Program
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department School of Social Work- MastersProgram
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Faculty
Faculty Rank Open Rank
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range Assistant Professor: $75,000 to $120,000 (based on discipline); Associate Professor: $80,000-$130,000 (based on discipline)
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary The Master of Social Work Department at Morgan State University invites applications for a
tenure or tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor with a primary focus on
behavioral health , specifically
substance use disorders and opioid use disorder . This appointment reflects the department's strategic commitment to strengthening behavioral health education, scholarship, and community impact in urban and historically underserved communities.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative and student-centered MSW Department that emphasizes
anti-oppressive practice ,
trauma-informed pedagogy , and
community-engaged scholarship . This position is ideal for a scholar-practitioner whose work integrates teaching, research, and service to advance equitable behavioral health systems and outcomes.
Job Duties Teaching • Teach graduate-level MSW courses related to behavioral health, including but not limited to:
• Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Behavioral Health Assessment and Intervention
• Trauma-Informed, Recovery-Oriented, and Harm Reduction Approaches
• Integrated Behavioral Health Practice
• Advanced Practice or Policy electives aligned with SUD and OUD
• Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program assessment
• Advise and mentor MSW students in academic and professional development
Research and Scholarship • Maintain an active research agenda focused on behavioral health, SUD, OUD, or related areas
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
• Pursue external funding to support research and programmatic initiatives
• Engage in interdisciplinary and community-based research collaborations aligned with the MSW Department's mission
Service • Participate in MSW Department, School, and University service activities
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and program development efforts
Support community partnerships and professional service related to behavioral health and substance use treatment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics - Clinical social work licensure or license eligibility
- Practice experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment settings
- History of or strong potential for external grant funding
- Experience teaching in online or hybrid MSW programs
- Familiarity with CSWE accreditation and assessment processes
- Experience working with urban communities and historically marginalized populations
Required Minimum Qualifications - PhD or DSW in Social Work or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated expertise in behavioral health with emphasis on substance use disorders and or opioid use disorder
- Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching or strong teaching potential
- Record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor rank
- Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered social work education
Other Preferences for Consideration Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FA00420
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 05/11/2026
Best Consideration Date 07/15/2026
Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant
