Description
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.
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.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in Social Work or related field. An LMSW or LCSW is required throughout the duration of the faculty member's employment. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD and MSW with 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.
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.
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The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Information Studies, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18 graduate programs, and 7 online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,120 graduate students. The College is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across the lifespan. For more information, visit the College of Human Sciences & Education.
