Position Summary

The Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University is inviting applications for two dynamic, highly qualified Social Work educators who will teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the Family Life and Human Development Department for our Social Work graduate and undergraduate programs. We seek collaborative and student-centered Social Work professionals who will teach and mentor students in social work and family sciences. These are full-time, tenure track eligible, 9-month faculty positions in Cedar City, UT with excellent benefits.

We hope that Southern Utah University and Cedar City are advantageous places for you. Please carefully consider the annual salary range. This is not a negotiable salary and is the maximum allowed for the position. Please examine Cedar City and become familiar with all it has to offer. Cedar City is a college and tourist town located in proximity to several national and state parks and is known as Festival City. The cost of living is considered below the national average overall. Carefully study housing purchase and rental costs and make sure they will meet your personal goals. Being near mountains, we generally have four seasons, including snow, but we have amazing scenery and adventures all within an hour.

First consideration date: 11/16/2026.
Documents needed to apply: 3 references with contact information.

Essential Functions

• Tenure-track faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• The primary focus of this position is teaching and mentoring students.
• Specific courses taught will depend on qualifications and expertise and may include Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Ethical Practice and Decision Making, Research for Social Work Practice, Diversity and Social Justice, Social Welfare Policy, DSM and Psychopathology, Practicum Seminar, among others.
• Professional commitment, scholarly activity, and service to the department, college, and university are expected and required for rank advancement and tenure considerations.
• Other assignments as determined by the department chair and dean.

Supplemental Information

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.