Assistant Professor, Social Work

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: MSW Program faculty, Assistant Professor of Social Work

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Social Work 

Augustana University invites applications for a MSW Program faculty at an Assistant Professor level, beginning Fall 2027 to assist in the development of our new MSW students.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

The ideal candidate will

• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future social workers in the MSW program

• actively participating in curriculum design and development and review for the new MSW program

• work with the MSW Program leadership in fulfilling the program’s mission and goals

• enhance graduate student experience by serving as academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University and entry into professional practice. 

• maintain compliance with CSWE standards for explicit/implicit curriculum, field placement, and assessment

Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.

Required Qualifications:

• an MSW from a CSWE accredited school required

• a doctorate in social work or a closely related field required

• at least two years of post-MSW professional experience

• high degree of interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency & diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• doctorate degree in Social Work or related discipline

• successful teaching experience in social work education

Interacting with students, faculty, and administration with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and shared governance must be top values of the candidate.

Location: 

Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota ( provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 315,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD.

Benefits: 

Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition assistance, holiday, vacation and sick pay.

Application Procedure: 

Interested applicants are asked to submit the application materials listed below in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to View email address on us.fitly.work. Official website: augie.edu.

• a cover letter
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• a curriculum vita
• list of 3 references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.