Assistant Clinical Professor - School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Social Work

Assistant clinical professor in social work

The Orien Levy Woolf Division of Social Work at Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position (non-tenure-track), starting in Fall 2026. This position is based at the Denton campus, conveniently located 40 miles north of the bustling Dallas/Fort Worth area. The Division, offering both bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work, is part of the School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy within the College of Arts and Sciences.

• TWU holds a distinguished place in higher education as the nation's largest public university primarily for women, founded in 1901.
• It champions a robust liberal arts and sciences education alongside specialized and professional programs in business, nursing, health sciences, social sciences, and education.
• As a historically women's institution, TWU is proud to be ranked among the top 10 American universities for diverse student populations and is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
• The College of Arts and Sciences represents over thirty-five percent of TWU’s total student body, which exceeds 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, equipping them for success in a global world.
• For more information about TWU, please visit http://www.twu.edu [http://www.twu.edu].

Job Description

We seek a dynamic clinician-educator committed to excellence in teaching and student mentorship. This position is designed for a candidate who brings current Social Work field practice experience into the classroom and contributes to preparing students for ethical, competent, and culturally responsive social work practice.

Responsibilities

• include, but are not limited to:
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social work practice
• Providing supervision of students in field education
• Integrating current evidence-based interventions and ethical decision-making into instruction
• Mentoring students in professional development and licensure preparation
• Collaborating with field agencies and community partners to support student learning
• Participating in service to the program, university, and profession

Qualifications

Required

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum of two years of post-master’s practice experience
• A Doctorate in Social Work or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and community partners.

Preferred

• Candidates within 1 year of completing their doctoral degree will also be considered.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email addresses and phone numbers of three references to TWU Careers [https://twu.edu/humanresources/careers-at-twu/jobs]. Specific questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Brandi Felderhoff (bfelderhoff@twu).

Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.sss.gov/&data=05|02|HRRecruitment@twu.edu|cd24c53b05b84819d62d08de0834e542|4d0a6fe90ed54291a301f8596d99d5de|1|0|638957220441599852|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=3xudPgqqpgPONEwMwv47gy9sBxAev1aXVokQOI4XjrQ=&reserved=0].

• TWU is the nation’s largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution.
• TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively.
• This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• TWU is ranked among the nation’s top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S.
• News & World Report (2022).

Additional Information

about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu [https://twu.edu/]