Assistant Professor

Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science

Posting Date

November 17, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work and Family Science at the University of Louisville (UofL) invites applications for a full‑time, 10‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position that will begin August 1, 2026. Inclusiveness is integral to Kent School’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement, and education. We encourage candidates whose research addresses the needs and experiences of populations spanning the breadth of human experience, who have demonstrated the ability to create and maintain inclusive work environments, collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and support an increasingly varied student body. Kent School faculty often teach across the curriculum at multiple levels (e.g., undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral) and have one or more areas of research for dissemination (e.g., publications, presentations, translation, and grant submissions).

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in Social Work, Family Science, or a related discipline, or ABD with all doctoral requirements expected to be completed by the hire date.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, and at least 2 years post‑master’s practice experience.
• Evidence of successful scholarship development and strong potential for securing external funding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in an area that contributes uniquely to our existing expertise, such as socio‑environmental resilience, health/behavioral health, disaster response, medical social work, developmental differences, or family‑centered approaches.
• Knowledge of and experience in social work or family science research.
• Knowledge of the funding process and/or success with funded research.
• Teaching experience including online courses.
• Experience with a variety of populations experiencing challenges.
• Additional substantive expertise in intersectionality with family dynamics.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The Kent School offers one undergraduate degree and four graduate degree programs and seeks to prepare well‑qualified social workers and couple and family therapists who practice from a strong professional value base to serve the metropolitan mission of the university. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) degrees are offered both 100% online and on campus. The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) and the Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy (MSCFT) are offered on campus and the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree is offered online. UofL is located in an attractive urban setting with a mission directed toward research and the metropolitan region. It is a “Research 1” institution and a “Community Engaged” university by the Carnegie Foundation, which recognizes institutions that work with community partners to exchange knowledge and resources for public benefit. Of more than 4,000 universities in the country, UofL is one of only 102 that can claim both distinctions. It enrolls more than 24,000 students and offers undergraduate degrees in more than 50 fields of study, master’s degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral degrees in over 35 disciplines. UofL strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers the UofL community to achieve the highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. UofL is committed to building an exemplary educational community that offers a nurturing and challenging intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human experience and a genuine understanding of everyone’s uniqueness.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Type: Full time

Salary Information: Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer teaching compensation is possible for 10‑month appointments.

Location: 2217 S. 3rd Street
Oppenheimer Hall
Louisville, KY 40292
United States

Applicants must apply online at click on Assistant Professor – Kent School of Social Work & Family Science – R107895.

Application materials:

• A cover letter
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• The name, address, telephone number, and e‑mail for three references
• One sample of written work (upload under ‘other document’)

For further information about this position, please contact: [emailprotected]

Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15, 2025.