Job Description

Job Summary
The School of Social Work in the College of Health at Cleveland State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 17, 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus appointment with optional employment in summers.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in clinical social work practice. The position carries primary teaching responsibilities in both web-based and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a standard teaching load of eight courses per academic year. The successful candidate is also expected to engage in standard university and community service activities.

The School of Social Work is rapidly growing, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled in our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The school educates a diverse student body from a wide range of geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and offers an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment.

The College of Health was formed in 2022 and encompasses the following academic units: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences/Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program;
Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience;
Willingness to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (BSW and MSW);
Experience in teaching and willingness to teach both face-to-face and online courses and;
Eligibility for licensure in Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful teaching experience;
Experience in psychotherapy or other evidence-based practices;
Ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the excellence of the academic community and;
Clinical social work license (LISW or equivalent).
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/25643. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eunice Lee ([email protected]).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

Cover Letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Unofficial transcripts or a statement about graduate courses. Candidates invited to interview will need to submit official transcripts of the highest degree earned prior to the interview
Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf.

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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Job Summary:
The School of Social Work in the College of Health at Cleveland State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 17, 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month, on-campus appointment with optional employment in summers.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in clinical social work practice. The position carries primary teaching responsibilities in both web-based and face-to-face courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with a standard teaching load of eight courses per academic year. The successful candidate is also expected to engage in standard university and community service activities.

The School of Social Work is rapidly growing, with approximately 1,100 students enrolled in our CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW programs. The school educates a diverse student body from a wide range of geographic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and offers an energetic, collegial, and supportive academic environment.

The College of Health was formed in 2022 and encompasses the following academic units: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences/Human Performance, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School of Nursing and School of Social Work.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program;
Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience;
Willingness to teach across multiple course topics and program levels (BSW and MSW);
Experience in teaching and willingness to teach both face-to-face and online courses and;
Eligibility for licensure in Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of successful teaching experience;
Experience in psychotherapy or other evidence-based practices;
Ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the excellence of the academic community and;
Clinical social work license (LISW or equivalent).

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/25643. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eunice Lee ([email protected]).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

Cover Letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Unofficial transcripts or a statement about graduate courses. Candidates invited to interview will need to submit official transcripts of the highest degree earned prior to the interview
Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf.

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
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