NC
Lecturer Position

Open Rank Professional Faculty in Social Work

Deadline
Oct 21, 2026
Closing in 2 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 08, 2026

About the role

Open Rank Professional Faculty in Social Work

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required documents include:
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for References
  • 2-page Teaching Philosophy (upload to other document 1)

Posting Details

Posting Information
Posting Number PG194928EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Open Rank Professional Faculty in Social Work
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials
Work Schedule Core Business Hours Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, hours will vary based on teaching schedule.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department School of Social Work
About the Department North Carolina State University is a research-focused (R1) institution located in the Research Triangle Area, in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a public land-grant institution, NC State has a duty not only to conduct research but also to provide accessible education and to serve the public through extension. Housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Social Workoffers undergraduate and graduate education to over 300 students.

The BSW generalist social work curriculum prepares students for entry-level social work practice, leadership, and the delivery and evaluation of health and human services, as well as future graduate study. The MSW curriculum prepares students for advanced generalist practice, including leadership in planning, developing, managing, and evaluating culturally relevant services for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. NC State is committed to excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and community extension and engagement.
The School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation is the sole body authorized to accredit BSW and MSW programs in the United States.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Programs
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
  • 12 Holidays Each Year
  • Tuition and Academic Assistance
  • And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties The School of Social Work invites applications for an open-rank professional-track position. The faculty member in this position will serve as BSW Practicum Coordinator, a role which includes building and maintaining relationships with practicum agencies, arranging practicum placements for undergraduate students, serving as liaison between the School of Social Work and practicum agencies, serving on the practicum leadership team, and supporting students by leading practicum seminars.

Professional-track faculty members are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and advising. Faculty members may be expected to participate actively in community extension, engagement, and service to the school, college, university, and profession.

We seek candidates with teaching experience in social work theory, practice, research, and policy. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the School’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The typical teaching load of 4 courses per semester will be reduced to account for practicum coordination responsibilities.

Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by the Head of the School of Social Work.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
  • A Master’s degree in social work and at least 2 years of post-master’s-degree social work practice experience is required for the rank of Lecturer.
  • A Master’s degree in social work, at least 2 years of post-master’s-degree social work practice experience, and 5 years of college – level teaching experience are required for the rank of Senior Lecturer.
  • A PhD, MSW, or equivalent terminal degree appropriate to the field, and at least 2 years of post-master’s-degree social work practice experience, is required for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.
  • Alternative credentials may be considered.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated potential for teaching and advising
  • Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and advising
  • Demonstrated potential for extension and engagement
  • Excellent communication skills and collegiality
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice and teaching
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in one or more of these specialty areas:
    • Public health social work
    • Policy advocacy
    • Behavioral health workforce
    • Substance use disorders
    • Gerontology
    • Community organization or community-based participatory research
    • Environmental justice and/or disaster social work
    • Digital/online social work
    • Criminal justice
    • Child welfare
    • School social work
    • International/global social work
    • Rural social work
    • Advanced clinical practice
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Experience in developing programs, curricula, and course content, including for online courses
  • Demonstrated teaching experience across the curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Experience with collaboration and intercultural communication
  • Demonstrated potential for leading groups focused on social work education
  • Experience teaching across various formats (in person, hybrid, online)
Required License(s) or Certification(s) N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 10/07/2026
Anticipated Close Date 10/21/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications
Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents include:
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for References
  • 2-page Teaching Philosophy (upload to other document 1)
Position Details
Position Number 00005036
Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 162701 - School of Social Work
EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a master's degree in social work?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have at least two years of full-time post MSW Social Work Practice experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Other Document (1)
  4. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents

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