Assistant Professor Positions
The University of Texas at Arlington
School of Social Work
Search Code: SW091712ABCD
The University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work invites nominations and applications for four tenure track assistant professor positions effective fall semester 2013. We are especially interested in adding faculty who will strengthen our capacity in the mental health/behavioral health domains with a special emphasis on substance abuse and/or health disparities.
Requirements for the positions are:
• An MSW and a Ph.D. in social work or a related field.
• At least one publication in a recognized refereed academic journal.
• Strong research methodological and statistical skills
• Evidence of a commitment to research, obtaining external funding, and scholarship
• Teaching experience is desired, with the ability to teach in one of the two specialization areas (direct practice or community and administrative practice), and in two of the core curriculum areas (foundation practice, HBSE, policy, research).
• Ability and interest in teaching distance education and online courses.
The University of Texas at Arlington is part of the University of Texas system and serves over 35,000 students in Arlington, Texas. Arlington is located in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is an attractive, affordable, community of 380,000 featuring a range of cultural, arts, sports, and family entertainment resources.
The School of Social Work is one of the largest in the country, with more than 1600 students enrolled in the BSW, MSSW, and Ph.D. programs, as well as several distance education programs. The School is home to the Center on Addiction and Recovery Studies, the Judith Birmingham Center for Child Welfare, the Center for Clinical Social Work, and the Center for Nonprofit, Advocacy and Donor Organizations, as well as serving as host for the university’s African American Studies Program. It is home to three professional journals: the Journal of Technology and Human Services, The Journal of Policy Practice, and Adoption Quarterly.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted electronically and should include (1) a letter of application, specifying areas of teaching and research interest, and past professional experiences, (2) curriculum vita, (3) a recent, single authored writing sample (not necessarily a publication), (4) full contact information for three references, and (5) a statement either giving or not giving the search committee permission to contact persons in addition to those listed as references. Submit applications to:
Search Committee Chair
School of Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington
SSWfacultysearch@uta.edu
Search Committee representatives will be available at the CSWE-APM in Washington D.C. and at SSWR in San Diego to conduct preliminary interviews and provide information to candidates
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco products) by students, faculty, staff, and visitors are prohibited on all UT Arlington properties. UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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