Title: Social Work Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Social Work-135330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

Located within HPS, the Department of Social Work houses both MSW and BSW degree programs. We develop generalist social work practitioners to optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide by helping all people overcome the challenges associated with abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, disability, illness, and discrimination. Graduates practice in a variety of areas including integrated healthcare settings, hospice, substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, aging, criminal justice, veterans, military and first responders, policy advocacy, and more.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Social Work in the College of Health & Public Service invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We welcome applicants from all areas of research specialization within social work and are particularly interested in scholars whose work complements and enhances existing departmental strengths.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to research excellence and maintain an active, externally fundable research agenda. Preference will be given to candidates whose scholarship aligns with or expands upon the department’s established areas of expertise, including integrated health, behavioral and mental health, interpersonal violence, aging and older adults, and poverty. We are especially interested in applicants who can contribute to collaborative grant development, particularly in partnership with healthcare and public sector initiatives.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate instruction in the BSW program, teaching across the generalist curriculum in both traditional and online/hybrid formats. Service responsibilities include engagement at the department, program, college, university, and professional levels. The position offers opportunities to shape the future of the BSW program, support curriculum innovation, and foster research-informed practice within social work communities.

This role requires in-person work at UNT’s Denton campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s in social work from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program and Ph.D. in social work or a related field;
• Evidence showing the ability to establish a strong research record and/or to attract extramural funding;
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service;
• Minimum of two years of full-time professional post-MSW practice experience.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Social work licensure;
• Potential to teach graduate-level courses;
• Experience with online/hybrid/remote instruction.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

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. Philosophy Statements (should be no more than 2 pages each)
o Research Philosophy
o Teaching Philosophy

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.