consistently produce and disseminate scholarly research, including peer reviewed publications and national conference presentations
consistently seek and secure external research funding
if senior-level faculty, assist in mentoring and promoting junior-level faculty research
mentor and promote graduate students' research
40% TEACHING:
carrying an annual 2:2 teaching load (i.e., instructor of record in two courses in fall and two courses in spring semesters), with opportunity for course buyouts based on faculty member's secured external funding
assist in providing and maintaining current, innovative content relative to curriculum development and delivery
10% SERVICE:
provide service to school, college, and university in assigned committees and similar, faculty membership groups
serve on student thesis and dissertation committees
provide service to the profession; examples include service to local community organizations (whose missions align with faculty member's research expertise), journal editorial boards, and invited lectures
-other duties assigned
Required Qualifications: PhD in Social Work or related field
If the selected candidate has an MSW, LMSW or LCSW is required throughout the duration of the faculty member's employment
Preferred Qualifications: PhD and MSW
Two years post-master's experience in professional social work practice or related field
The appointment begins August 2026. Review of applications will continue until a candidate is selected with an initial priority review date of January 15, 2026.
Rank: Open (i.e., Assistant/Associate/(Full) Professor); Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the LSU College of Human Sciences & Education
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Application Procedures: Applications should include a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, and the names of three people who could be asked to write letters of recommendation. All questions regarding applications may be directed to:
Scott Wilks, PhD
Professor
School of Social Work
swilks@lsu.edu
A mandatory background check is required.
Posting Date:
April 14, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
July 27, 2026
Additional Position Information:
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Job Posting Title:
Open Rank Tenure Track - Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM HSE - School of Social Work (Michelle Marie Livermore (00007416))
Work Location:
3144 H.P. Long Field House
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
College of Human Sciences & Education
School of Social Work
Open Rank Tenure-Track in Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development
The School of Social Work (SSW) in the College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position to start in August 2026.
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Position: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
The LSU School of Social Works invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position to start in August 2026. We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in the area of Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development, a rapidly growing social work sub-field that integrates athletic performance, mental health, and youth development. We encourage applicants that also consider sports in community development and with experience in conducting community-engaged research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to leverage LSU's national leadership in athletics and health sciences to expand interdisciplinary research, increase externally funded grants, and enhance doctoral education, while also supporting LSU's land grant mission through impactful community-engaged scholarship and service.
Lsu · 3144 H.p. Long Field House