Open Rank Tenure Track - Sport Social Work/positive Youth Development

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Commensurate with qualifications + experience; not...
Not specified
Produce scholarly research publications
Secure external research funding
Mentor graduate students
Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking candidates for an open-rank tenure-track position in Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Social Work or a related field, with expertise in integrating athletic performance, mental health, and youth development, and a commitment to community-engaged research

Job Summary

  • The position is an open-rank tenure-track role starting in August 2026 focused on Sport Social Work and Positive Youth Development.
  • The ideal candidate will leverage LSU's national leadership in athletics to expand interdisciplinary research and secure external grants.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemptions.

Matching Summary

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Louisiana State University (LSU) is seeking candidates for an open-rank tenure-track position in Sport Social Work/Positive Youth Development, starting in August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Social Work or a related field, with expertise in integrating athletic performance, mental health, and youth development, and a commitment to community-engaged research.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Not specified; Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • produce scholarly research publications
  • secure external research funding
  • mentor graduate students
  • teach two courses per semester
  • serve on student thesis committees

Nice-to-have

  • experience in sports community development
  • conducting community-engaged research
  • interdisciplinary research collaboration
  • expand doctoral education programs

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Social Work or related field
  • MSW, LMSW, or LCSW required if PhD not held
  • Two years post-master's professional practice experience
  • Valid U.S. work authorization at time of hire

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization

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