The Department of Social Work at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor located at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. This position will be an important addition to our faculty who are working to fulfill USU’s land-grant mission through education, research, and community engagement. 

This position is part of a unique partnership between the Department of Social Work and USU Eastern Student Counseling and will be instrumental in facilitating high-quality, advanced generalist training for students who are placed in the student counseling setting and contributing to the overall success of our field program. As such the Department of Social Work seeks to hire an individual who has a strong practice background in university student counseling and a demonstrated track record in field supervision.  

Position: This is a nine-month appointment with USU’s social work program (MSW and BSW degrees) beginning August of 2025.  

This position has a role assignment of 90% Teaching, supervising, and advising; and 10% Service. Clinical-track positions are renewed annually, assuming acceptable performance of the role assignment. 

• Teach courses in BSW and MSW programs
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Supervise practicum placements
• Engage in professional productivity
• Deliver clinical mental health services to students
• Supervise social work students in the student counseling center
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to support student well-being and expand access to care
• Provide service to the department, college, and the social work profession. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• An MSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program; and 2) two years post-MSW practice experience in a school counseling setting. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• CSW or LCSW, or eligibility for Utah state licensure
• Teaching experience with distance education technology
• Experience supervising practicum students
• 4+ years of post-MSW practice experience in a school setting. 

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023