Job Title

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department

Family Science and Social Work Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-26

Job Description Summary

Assistant Clinical Professor (non-tenure track) is a teaching-intensive position in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University. This faculty member will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on social work on the Oxford and regional campuses; advise students; be engaged in service at the departmental, College, University, and professional discipline levels; and complete other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for promotion but not tenure. The Assistant Clinical Professor position begins in August 2027.

Job Description

Assistant Clinical Professor (non-tenure track) is a teaching-intensive position in the Department of Family Science and Social Work at Miami University. This faculty member will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on social work on the Oxford and regional campuses; advise students; be engaged in service at the departmental, College, University, and professional discipline levels; and complete other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for promotion but not tenure. The Assistant Clinical Professor position begins in August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in Social Work or Master’s degree in Social Work (e.g., MSW, MASW, MSSA) plus 5 years of post-master’s practice experience with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and/or communities.

Consideration may be given to candidates with teaching experience in higher education; doctoral degree in social work or related field; five years or more of post-master’s social work practice experience; knowledge of the Canvas Learning Management System; and knowledge/training in trauma-responsive assessment and intervention.

The Department of Family Science and Social Work (FSW) at Miami University promotes a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected relationships between theory, research, policy, and practice (e.g., prevention, intervention) by incorporating knowledge, values, and skills from the fields of social work, human development, and family science. Our programs prepare students to ethically respond to the complex needs of individuals, families, communities, groups, and organizations. Faculty value the role of intersectionality, positionality, and critical reflexivity in their work. 

The College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) 

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a letter of application detailing interest and qualifications, full curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student course evaluations).

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Anthony James ([email protected]).  Inquiries about the application process may be directed to Scott Stevens at [email protected].

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

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