What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Clinical Professor Search, College of Social Work position at The Ohio State University?
Position Overview
The Ohio State University College of Social Work invites applications for three Assistant Clinical Professor positions beginning July 1, 2025. The search committee is seeking candidates who will contribute to the diversity of teaching and service conducted at the college. Clinical faculty are 12-month appointments with a typical workload of 80% teaching (24 credit hours per contract year) and 20% service.
The college is seeking clinical faculty with substantive expertise and experience in these specific content areas:
- Behavioral health
- Knowledge or experience working with military/veteran populations
- Political social work and policy advocacy
A successful candidate will be prepared to be the teaching lead in one of the specific content areas listed above. Candidates should also be motivated to take the lead in implementing new curriculum. Those interested in political social work and policy advocacy will have the opportunity to lead and organize the college’s DC Immersion Experience.
We seek candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and mentoring students, particularly students from different backgrounds. The college provides innovative teaching options at the BSSW, MSW, and PhD levels including face-to-face, online (a/synchronous), and hybrid methods.
Performance Objectives
Collaborative Engagement: The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for, or success in, collaborating effectively with students and staff, community members, and scholars within and outside of the university.
Teaching and Mentorship: The successful candidate will have the ability to create an inclusive learning environment and attract, teach, and mentor students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The successful candidate will demonstrate openness and creativity in embracing diversity of thought and show attentiveness to inclusion in approaches to teaching, mentoring, and outreach efforts.
Engaged Community Contribution: The successful candidate will actively contribute as a member of the college and university.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Master of Social Work (MSW) or doctorate in social work. A minimum of five years of practice experience post-MSW or doctorate upon initial hire. Substantive expertise and experience in these specific content areas: (1) Behavioral health; (2) Knowledge or experience working with military/veteran populations; or (3) Political social work and political advocacy. Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of effective, student-centered teaching and must be committed to teaching in-person in Columbus, OH.
Desired: Experience with implementing and leading changes in curriculum is preferred (Note: curriculum includes both explicit/implicit). Professional licensure credentialing or certification in one or more areas of practice is also preferred.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday with the required attachments. Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to those applicants who apply by March 9, 2025. Applications close at midnight EST on March 31, 2025.
Required:
- An extended cover letter that clearly states your relevant content area (see list above), addresses your practice experience, teaching philosophy, courses taught (include level), and your approach to supporting and teaching a diverse student population
- Curriculum Vita (CV) or resume
Please direct inquiries about this position to the chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Mitzi Moody, at CSWFacultyApplicants@osu.edu.
The College
The College of Social Work, ranked 12th among social work programs nationally, offers innovative and rigorous programs at the BSSW, MSW, and PhD levels. Successful candidates will join our 39 faculty members and engage with our student body of over 1,500 BSSW and MSW students and 45 PhD students. For more information, visit our website at csw.osu.edu.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
