Instructor, Social Work/Facilitator

Posting Number: F00395P

Type of Appointment: FTF; Full-Time Fixed

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: 08/01/2026

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The department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminology at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as an Instructor, Social Work/Facilitator. The position is located at the MSU @ Ashland campus. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Morehead State University (main campus) is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructs in assigned discipline or related field.

Facilitator responsibilities:

Administers all functions for the regional campus Social Work program recruitment, including, but not limited to, registration, counseling, and programing.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in social work (MSW) with two years of post MSW practice experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree and teaching experience.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, transcripts (unofficial), and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by 07/14/2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Ashley Spencer, the search committee chair, at a.spencer@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

An Instructor reports to a department chair.

Working Conditions

Instructor will teach in a typical classroom environment or an internet based environment. Travel to a Regional Campus or off-site location may be required.

This is a 10-month position.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

This position will be located at the Ashland regional campus in Ashland, KY.

Accept References: Yes

Minimum Requests: 2

Maximum Requests: 3