Special Information

• This 9 month AY position is located in Yuma, Arizona.  

About the Department/College

Yuma is a vibrant community of about 210,000 residents that combines small-town charm with big-city amenities. Located along the Colorado River near the U.S.–Mexico border, Yuma offers stunning views of mountain ranges and thriving agricultural landscapes. With a strong regional economy and a welcoming community, it’s an ideal place to build a career and a life. Plus, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Phoenix are all within a three-hour drive, giving residents easy access to world-class cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

About the Position

Northern Arizona University - Yuma Branch Campus is conducting a national search to fill a career-track (non-tenure) academic-year generalist position in Social Work at the rank of Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor. This position is expected to be continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent on performance, continued funding, and departmental needs. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the Flagstaff faculty and campus and may assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the growing academic program in Yuma.

The primary focus of this position is teaching upper-division social work courses for the Bachelor’s in Social Work program in Yuma and online. A demonstrated connectedness to the discipline of Social Work is expected. The program prepares students to provide professional service to diverse individuals, groups, and communities. This faculty member will serve as a member of the NAU School of Social Work faculty as well as the faculty of the Arts and Sciences Division on the Yuma Branch Campus. The faculty member is also expected to serve as a student mentor in his/her local area and as a resource to academic advisors and recruiters. Summer and winter teaching is available for additional compensation.

This 9 month position will start in Fall 2026 with rank (Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor) commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.

The position requires teaching, service, and professional development activities.  Courses will include fieldwork, courses in the successful applicant’s area of interest and courses that fit departmental needs. The faculty member is expected to serve on local campus and university committees and assist with program assessment and development.  Community-engaged scholarship is welcomed. A successful annual review is dependent on sustained connectedness to the discipline, positive teaching reviews and department and campus service.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Clinical Professor

• An earned Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited institution
• Two years of post-MSW practice experience
• The equivalent of one year (2 semesters) of college or university level teaching (at least 6 credit hours per semester)Or a combination thereof

Associate Clinical Professor

• An earned Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE accredited institution
• Past full-time faculty experience at the rank of associate clinical faculty (or similar second level faculty rank); OR
  6 years of full-time teaching experience at an assistant (first level) rank and demonstrated outcomes meeting NAU SBS/SW criteria for promotion to Associate Clinical Professor

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

For both the Assistant and Associate Clinical Professor

• An earned Ph.D. in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution
  LCSW
• Three or more years of post-MSW practice experience
• The equivalent of two or more years (4+ semesters) of college or university teaching (at least 6 credit hours per semester)
• Demonstrated ability to teach social work courses across the curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to organize and teach fieldwork placement courses
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse faculty, staff and student environment
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and working with first-generation minority students
• Proficiency in elementary Spanish language
• Familiarity with CSWE accrediation process 
• Demonstrated experience teaching remote courses to augment face-to-face teaching.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Teaches in specialized areas in the field of Social Work. 
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Applications should be received by date and time shown above. Late applications will not be considered.  

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.