Description
The School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Social Work (P00001591/R0086778). This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position set to begin August 16, 2027. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited School of Social Work is an academic unit within the College of Business, Health, and Human Services and boasts growing BSW and MSW programs. We are seeking a faculty member who is committed to teaching and community involvement. This person will teach three classes each semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as assigned. They are also expected to provide service to the School and community. The successful candidate will be joining an established, productive, collegial group of educators and scholars. This position is governed by state and federal law, and agency/institution policy.
The UA Little Rock School of Social Work has long been committed to social workers and citizens in Arkansas. In addition to being the longest-running program in the state, our school graduates more students than any other social work program in Arkansas. We are the only university in the state to offer both a bachelor’s and a master’s program in online and face-to-face formats. Our Master of Social Work is nationally accredited by the CSWE. In addition to our BSW and MSW programs, we offer minors in Gerontology, Human Services, and Social Work as well as a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.
Both our undergraduate and graduate students gain valuable hands-on training while using their progressive skills in social work. Field education provides students a chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment where they can apply their expertise and intellectual perspective with new clients. For more information about our field education program, please visit (https://ualr.edu/socialwork/for-students/).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach BSW and/or MSW as assigned;
Provide service to the School;
Maintain contemporary course content aligned with accreditation standards;
Engage in scholarship sufficient to meet requirements of promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for rank;
Engage in service at the university, community, and professional levels sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancement, as appropriate for rank;
Respond to inquiries regarding the designated program(s);
Monitor student progress through the program(s) and adjust degree plans as necessary;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Materials:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of three Professional References (name, email, title)
Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin August 17, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please email Dr. Mackenzie Lee ([email protected]) or Dr. Anna O’Dell ([email protected]). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
UA Little Rock, classified as a “High Research” doctoral institution by the Carnegie Foundation, is Arkansas’s premier metropolitan university and enrolls nearly 9,000 full- and part-time students. In addition, the university offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees across more than thirty departments in three degree-granting colleges and a law school. UA Little Rock provides a unique environment that combines a fast-paced business and technology hub with cultural offerings and deep ties to the Little Rock community.
Located in Central Arkansas, Little Rock is the capital city of the state. Featuring ample affordable housing opportunities and a diverse and vibrant food scene, the city is also home to many cultural institutions like the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Robinson Center Performance Hall, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas, the Clinton Presidential Library, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Metro Little Rock offers ten world-class healthcare institutions and one of the nation’s largest pediatric hospitals, Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Little Rock promotes a lifetime of learning with educational opportunities ranging from award-winning K-12 public schools to private, college preparatory academies, and 20 colleges and universities. Known as the Natural State, Arkansas features 52 state parks and is populated by stunning lakes and rivers. Central Arkansas features a 34-mile recreational trail that connects downtown Little Rock to Pinnacle Mountain State Park. According to the Tax Foundation, a dollar in Arkansas goes farther than anywhere in America.
Working at UA Little Rock has its perks!
Benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts.
Education assistance.
For more benefits information, go to the UA Little Rock Human Resources website (https://ualr.edu/humanresources/).
Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas Little Rock is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
MSW from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work;
Doctoral degree in Social Work or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered).
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of social work practice experience;
Prior teaching experience in higher education with the ability to teach across the curriculum;
Online teaching experience;
LMSW or LCSW (or LCSW eligible if not currently licensed in Arkansas).
