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Assistant Professor of Social Work & BSW Program Director

 

 

Assistant Professor of Social Work & BSW Program Director

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  • Dallas, Texas, United States
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Title: Assistant Professor of Social Work & BSW Program Director

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Human Services-519300

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Department of Social Work in the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor who will also serve as Director of the fully online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment; Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision; Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning; Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives; Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice); Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations—with partners in education, health, and industry—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative.

Position Overview

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment; Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision; Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning; Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives; Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice); Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring; Serve on departmental, college, and university committees; Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery; Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited Social Work program and a minimum of two years full-time professional practice experience (post-Master's degree).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum.
  • Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.
  • Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
  • Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.
  • Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.
  • Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW);
• Experience teaching multiple courses across the social work curriculum;
• Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Knowledge of online student support needs, inclusive pedagogy, and digital accessibility.
• Experience with field education, student advising, and accreditation processes.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement and professional development.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

  • Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate program, along with leadership responsibilities as the BSW Program Director - (Essential)
  • The candidate selected for this position will be expected to oversee day-to-day operations of the online BSW program, including scheduling, course development, advising, and program assessment.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS); Coordinate with field education director to support remote field placements and supervision.
  • Lead curriculum review, development, and online pedagogy planning.
  • Manage online program growth, marketing collaboration, and student success initiatives.
  • Teach 6 online courses per academic year across generalist curriculum areas (e.g., HBSE, policy, practice.
  • Maintain virtual office hours and provide accessible academic advising and mentoring.
  • Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
  • Collaborate with admissions, instructional design, and IT to ensure quality online delivery.
  • Support recruitment, orientation, and retention of online BSW students. 

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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