Assistant/Associate Professor, DSW Director Appointment

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, DSW Director Appointment in the Grace Abbott School of Social Work. The Director will lead the Doctor of Social Work program, manage admissions, recruit cohorts, and mentor faculty.

You will teach three doctoral seminars each year, oversee comprehensive exams and dissertations, and ensure timely progress toward candidacy. Anticipated start: August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in Social Work or Doctor of Social Work required.
• Experience in higher education teaching and program leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Director of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program and oversee its administration.
• Market the program and recruit prospective students; supervise admissions and cohorts.
• Teach three doctoral seminars/undergraduate courses and summer sessions annually.
• Evaluate comprehensive exams and participate on dissertation committees; mentor faculty.

Education

PhD in Social Work

Doctor of Social Work

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Assistant/Associate Professor, DSW DirectorAppointment

For questions, please reach out to: Dr. Susan Reay, Director forthe Grace Abbott School of Social Work, [e-mail] or402-554-2824

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, DSW Director Appointment

Department

Grace Abbott School of Social Work

Essential Functions

This Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position serves as theDirector of the Doctor of Social Work ( DSW ) program and plays apivotal leadership role in the administration and advancement ofthe program. Key responsibilities include marketing the program andactively recruiting prospective students, overseeing the admissionsprocess, and assigning incoming students to appropriate cohorts.The Director will teach three doctoral seminars/undergraduatecourses and summer courses annually, evaluate comprehensive exams,and participate on all dissertation committees to ensure academicrigor and consistency. Additionally, the Director ensures timelycompletion of all requirements for students’ “Application forAdmission to Candidacy,” manages student concerns and requests, andprovides mentorship and support to faculty teaching within the DSWcurriculum. This position requires a strategic and student-centeredapproach to program management, academic leadership, and facultycollaboration. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.

About Us

The University of Nebraska at Omaha ( UNO )is Nebraska’s only public metropolitan university, uniquelypositioned at the heart of the state’s largest city. As a proudmember of the University of Nebraska system, UNO offers adistinctive blend of academic excellence, impactful research, andmeaningful community engagement, all within a student-centeredenvironment that fosters opportunity, access, and achievement. Withmore than 15,000 students and a campus known for its variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed tomerit-based opportunity, inclusive excellence, and thetransformative power of education. We emphasize experientiallearning and innovation in all that we do, preparing our graduatesto lead in a dynamic, global society.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst employees and prospective employees based on race, color,ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information,veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in Social Work or a Doctor of SocialWork.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Social Work preferred. A strong record of research andexperience in education, including teaching using variousmodalities. A demonstrated record of significant communityengagement is also preferred. Additionally, evidence of ability tobuild collegial working relationships with colleagues acrossmultiple disciplines, campuses, and the community.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear,speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low tomoderate.

Salary

120,000.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026F-00134

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Teaching Statement or Evidence
4. Research Statement