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Title: Assistant Professor of Human Service Studies

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

Position Summary

Elon University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Human Service Studies beginning mid-August 2026. Candidates must hold a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in a human service related discipline (i.e. Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Criminal Justice etc.) and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching. Ideal candidates will also bring experience working with one or more of the following: children and youth; LGBTQIA+ communities; and/or macro practice (e.g., community organizing, policy, administration). Candidates should have the ability to teach broadly within the major and to supervise student field placements. Faculty also teach courses in Elon’s Core Curriculum and community-based learning courses. Additional responsibilities include student mentorship through advising and contributions to the life of the department, university, and discipline or profession.

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people are encouraged to identify their experiences in contributing to a climate of inclusivity in their cover letters. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal art based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University website at www.elon.edu.

Please upload a letter of application, CV, transcripts, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3 professional references to the PageUp application platform. Review of applications will begin on 9/29/25 and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. At Elon we strive to follow our mission, where our employees are empowered to respect human differences, have a passion for lifelong learning, an emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Additional Information:
Housed in Elon University’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Human Service Studies advances a mission grounded in a clearly articulated set of Core Principles. These principles guide our pedagogy, advising, field education, and community-engaged partnerships, and are intentionally woven throughout the curriculum and classroom-to-community learning experiences that prepare students for effective, ethical, and justice-oriented human services practice.

Department Statement:
The Human Service Studies Department of Elon University prepares students to understand human problems and to intervene effectively in them. The Human Services Studies major offers a multidisciplinary approach to creating change grounded in the social sciences. Course work develops the student’s ability to analyze human problems and apply evidence-based practice to guide constructive actions. Experiential learning is emphasized to foster connections between field-based experiences and academic content. The Department of Human Service Studies supports a strong commitment to civic engagement and community well-being. The Human Service Studies Department of Elon University prepares students to understand human problems and to intervene effectively in them. The Human Services Studies major offers a multidisciplinary approach to creating change grounded in the social sciences. Course work develops the student’s ability to analyze human problems and apply evidence-based practice to guide constructive actions. Experiential learning is emphasized to foster connections between field-based experiences and academic content. The Department of Human Service Studies supports a strong commitment to civic engagement and community well-being. 

The HSS Department Core Values are:
- Viewing the world through a systems perspective
- Valuing human difference and inclusion
- Pursuing social justice
- Working with people utilizing a strengths-based approach
- Utilizing practices that are evidence-based
- Valuing and ensuring self-determination
- The on-going pursuit of self-awareness

HSS majors develop professional competencies through a sequenced curriculum that integrates theory and foundational knowledge, intervention frameworks and practice skills, and extensive, real-world application in professional settings. Students also engage in undergraduate research, participate in global study opportunities (study abroad/away), and complete one of the most well-defined and structured internship programs on campus. We welcome applicants who share these commitments and are eager to contribute to a dynamic, student-centered department in Elon’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Candidates must hold a master’s degree or an earned doctorate in a human service related discipline (i.e. Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Criminal Justice etc.) and demonstrate effectiveness in teaching.