Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600104

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology

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Position Summary

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) or Instructor (Non-Tenure Track)

Social Work

Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) invites applications for a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment to support its Social Work program, beginning Fall 2026.

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program at SEMO is CSWE Accredited and is currently developing a fully online option. The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of the online option and ensure CSWE standards are maintained across the curriculum.

Candidates should demonstrate a student-centered professional focus, a strong commitment to social work education, and dedication to social work values and ethics. The area of specialization is open. The position includes teaching undergraduate Social Work general practice courses in both face-to-face and online formats. Additional responsibilities include academic advising and mentoring of students; service to the department, college, university through committee work; public service; recruitment and retention activities; and on-campus engagement. Candidate appointed at the rank of assistant professor is expected to maintain an active research agenda and demonstrate scholarly productivity within the field of social work.

Required Qualifications

• For Tenure Track consideration: Ph.D. in Social Work, Doctor of Social Work (DSW), or a closely related field (ABD with doctorate completion by August 2026 will be considered) AND Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or equivalent from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university.)
• For Non-Tenure Track consideration: Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or equivalent from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.)
• Current active Missouri social work license or eligibility for Missouri licensure.
• Minimum of two years full-time post-MSW direct practice experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of commitment to social work values and ethics.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in higher education.
• Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Demonstrated experience or potential in public service and outreach.
• Demonstrated research agenda that allows for publication (for tenure-track appointment).
• Demonstrated experience or potential in on-campus engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to participating in service activities, including recruitment, retention, and program assessment.

As a public regional university, Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The position is available August 1, 2026. The review of applications will begin immediately.

Additional Information

Departmental Information: The Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology at Southeast houses undergraduate degree programs (BS) in Criminal Justice and Social Work; undergraduate minors in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology; an undergraduate certificate program in Law Enforcement; and a graduate degree (MS) in Criminal Justice. Several programs are available fully online, and the department strongly supports Prior Learning Credit (PLC) and experiential learning. More information regarding the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology can be found at https://semo.edu/cjsws/. The Social Work Program is CSWE Accredited.

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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