Assistant Professor OF Sociology

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1 Locations Northern California Categories Appointment Type Bargaining Unit Job Search Category/Discipline Faculty - Social Sciences 1 Time Basis Full Time 1 Details - Assistant Professor Position School of Social Work CalPERS retirees may not be considered for staff/MPP positions if they have collected unemployment within the prior 12 months and/or if there has not been a minimum of 180 calendar days between their retirement date and the appointment date. Assistant Professor Position School of Social Work Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. The Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor Position Starts: Fall 2027 College: Behavioral and Social Sciences Department/School: School of Social Work Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $ 86,000-$91,000 per year). Initial Review Date: 10/23/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered. Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a terminal degree (i.e. DSW, PhD, EdD, etc.) in social work or related area. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position. In addition to a terminal degree and an MSW, candidates must have two years post MSW practice experience. We are looking for teaching experience across the curriculum such as direct practice skills, assessment, program evaluation, policy analysis, and social advocacy; the ability to utilize educational technology both online and in the classroom; and interpersonal skills that facilitate communication and connection across diverse communities. Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching both undergraduates and graduates, research and scholarship, and service which entails committee work within the School of Social Work and at various levels of the University. Teaching assignments are based upon qualifications of the individual and the needs of the department. The Department: The California State University, Chico School of Social Work acknowledges the Mechoopda lands on which it resides, our commitment as a Hispanic Serving Institution, and our surrounding rural and extended communities. Our priorities align with the University’s mission by providing a rich experiential learning environment through our signature pedagogy, practicum education. We are committed to providing accessible and high-quality education to diverse students within rapidly changing social, political, and physical environments. We strive to center the student experience through anti-oppressive approaches as students develop into ethical social work practitioners in pursuit of social, economic, racial, and environmental healing and justice in service to others. The School of Social Work at Chico State serves approximately 300 BSW and 170 MSW students annually through both an on-campus program and a distributed learning (online, hybrid) program that largely serves our 18-county region of Northern California. With many of our faculty recently moving into retirement, our new faculty colleague will have the opportunity to help us shape the future of social work in this largely rural region. This will mean supporting the development of creative and innovative pedagogy; research, which may include work around trauma, poverty, substance abuse, and post-disaster recovery efforts; and a multitude of community service and community-engaged teaching projects. The School of Social Work places a high priority on recruiting new students, faculty, and staff who represent historically under-served communities. Job-related questions should be directed to: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit . Additional Information: Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence. Background Check and Disclosures: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Chico State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Chico State may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the fee does not apply. Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment. The person also will have a duty to report to the campus Title IX coordinator information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and/or retaliation under CSU policy. Clery Act: Chico State's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A copy of the report may be requested in person at the Chico State Police Department or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io . It is also available online at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report . EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S. For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. All positions are contingent on funding. About Chico State: Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. Advertised: September 03, 2026 (7:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: The School of Social Work in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University, Chico is seeking an assistant tenure-track professor beginning Fall 2027. The School of Social Work in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State University, Chico is seeking an assistant tenure-track professor beginning Fall 2027. #J-18808-Ljbffr