Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor, Social Work in LOGAN, Utah
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Requisition ID: 2025-8748
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Humanities and Social Sci
Department: Social Work
Advertised Salary: This position offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits (https://hr.usu.edu/benefits/index). Additionally, this position will be supported with startup funds related to research, travel, and technology.
Overview
The Department of Social Work and I-System for Transdisciplinary Studies at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a 12-month, appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. Located at the USU flagship campus in Logan, Utah, this position is designed to reinforce USU's institutional priorities as a land-grant, public service university.
The Department of Social Work and the I-System Institute at USU are invested in promoting the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities in ways that are strengths-based, empowering, and inclusive. We demonstrate this investment through our educational, research, and community engagement priorities in the department. We invite applications from strong candidates who have a depth of clinical experience, are certified in Mind Body Bridging, and are passionate about the I-System's mission.
This appointment, in the USU Department of Social Work, has a start date of August 1, 2025. This position has a role assignment of 70% teaching, 20% administration, and 10% service.
Please contact the search chair, Derrik Tollefson with any other communication regarding this position. (derrik.tollefson@usu.edu)
Responsibilities
Associate Director Role:
Assist the I-System Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies (ISITS) Director in accomplishing the Institute's mission. Duties include:
Teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students
Coordinating projects as assigned by the Director, including the clinical certification program, conferences, education, training, etc.
Supporting ISITS research and evaluation efforts
Building strong working partnerships within USU, with other universities and the community
Securing resources for ISITS
Providing clinical services
Other duties as assigned by the ISITS Director
Field Practicum Faculty Role:
Support the Social Work Department's Field Education program. Duties include:
Supervising MSW students placed in agencies in the Cache County area.
Teaching an integrative field practicum seminar during the fall and spring semesters
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Earned master's degree in social work
Certification in Mind-Body Bridging
Utah Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW)
Commitment to excellence in program coordination and development
Ability to build and enhance relationships with all stakeholders
Commitment to promoting diversity and equal opportunity within the workplace
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of current and evolving trends in Mind-Body Bridging
Experience with delivery of Mind-Body Bridging training and certification
Demonstrated success in the management of budgets and fiscal resources and... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its program s and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu non-discrimination).
